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   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] DAN (0) 7 :
7) Demonstrate movement and stillness using the basic elements of space, including line, shape, levels, and size.

Examples: Join with others to make a circle, then work with others to change it to a square.

Create a curved shape on a low level.

[ARTS] DAN (0) 10 :
10) Demonstrate body patterning movements and body shapes.

Example: Same side and cross-body locomotor and non-locomotor movements.

[ARTS] DAN (0) 18 :
18) Select and demonstrate a movement in a dance and explain why it was chosen.

Example: Select a movement and explain what the movement may mean.

[ARTS] DAN (1) 7 :
7) Create movement and stillness using changing elements of space.

Example: Change body shapes, levels, and facings.

Move in straight, curved, and zigzag pathways.

Move with others to form straight lines and circles.

[ARTS] DAN (1) 10 :
10) Demonstrate a range of locomotor and non-locomotor movement concentrating on direction.

Examples: Skipping in a circle or reaching on a diagonal.

[ARTS] DAN (1) 15 :
15) Identify a movement or movement phrase that repeats to make a pattern within a dance.

[ARTS] DAN (2) 4 :
4) Select movements that express an idea or emotion or follow a musical phrase and explain reasons for movement choices.

[ARTS] DAN (2) 7 :
7) Demonstrate clear directional movement that changes body shape, facings, or pathway in space.

Examples: Identify symmetrical and asymmetrical body shapes and examine relationships between body parts.

Differentiate between circling and turning as two separate ways of continuous directional change.

[ARTS] DAN (2) 10 :
10) Demonstrate a range of locomotor and non-locomotor movements that alternate between personal space and general space.

Example: Skipping across the floor followed by skipping in place.

[ARTS] DAN (2) 15 :
15) Recognize dance movements that develop a pattern.

Example: Identify a movement that repeats within a phrase

Subject: Arts Education (K - 2)
Title: Pinkalicious & Peterrific: Space Dance
URL: https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/pinka18-arts-spacedance-lp/space-dance-lesson-plan-pinkalicious-peterrific/
Description:

In this lesson plan, children explore the ways in which dance can represent the natural world. After watching video excerpts from the PBS KIDS series, PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC®, they learn a dance based on the movements of the Sun, planets, and stars. They then work together to choreograph their own version of a “space dance” and perform it for others.



   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] DAN (0) 5 :
5) Use suggestions from peers or instructors to change movement through structured improvisational activities.

[ARTS] DAN (0) 8 :
8) Demonstrate tempo changes with movements that match music or sound stimuli.

[ARTS] DAN (0) 10 :
10) Demonstrate body patterning movements and body shapes.

Example: Same side and cross-body locomotor and non-locomotor movements.

[ARTS] DAN (0) 13 :
13) Dance for and with others in designated space.

Subject: Arts Education (K)
Title: The Science of Movement
URL: https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/science-of-movement-whats-good/the-science-of-movement-whats-good/
Description:

Students will watch a video about break dancing.  They will observe items in their home and around their community that move.  They will have a dance party, move to suggested motions, and react to various tempos in different songs. 



   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] DAN (0) 7 :
7) Demonstrate movement and stillness using the basic elements of space, including line, shape, levels, and size.

Examples: Join with others to make a circle, then work with others to change it to a square.

Create a curved shape on a low level.

[ARTS] DAN (0) 10 :
10) Demonstrate body patterning movements and body shapes.

Example: Same side and cross-body locomotor and non-locomotor movements.

[ARTS] DAN (0) 11 :
11) Move safely in general space and start/stop on cue during activities, group formations, and creative explorations while maintaining personal space.

[ARTS] DAN (0) 13 :
13) Dance for and with others in designated space.

Subject: Arts Education (K)
Title: Making Friends Through Sharing and Exploring Movement
URL: https://www.cde.state.co.us/standardsandinstruction/dank-makingfriendsthroughsharingandexploringmovement-pdf
Description:

Students will move safely in personal and general space while creating movement phrases.  They will express themselves through a variety of shapes and movements.  



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