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Creating
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Explore
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1) Experiment using a variety of prompts as inspiration to create an improvisation, movement study, or choreographed dance, and explain the relationships between the prompts and movement choices. Examples: Current events, sculptures, nature, and recognized works of art. |
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2) Identify personal movement preferences, strengths, and weaknesses in order to build self-awareness as a choreographer. Example: Choose the best choreographic device to express returning to the main idea at the end of a dance. |
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Plan
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3) Apply choreographic devices and dance structures to the design of choreography in order to clarify artistic intent, while working independently and collaboratively with others. Example: Select two choreographic devices used within a selected choreographic structure to create a dance. |
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4) Write an artistic statement that explains how and why an original composition was choreographed, including a discussion of the use of dance elements, choreographic devices, and dance structures. Example: Research statements from accomplished choreographers such as Merce Cunningham, Jiri Kylian, Martha Graham, or Trisha Brown about their choreography to develop an artistic statement appropriate for the student choreographer. |
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Revise
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5) Manipulate dance elements, choreographic devices, and dance structures in an original dance, incorporating feedback from others to clarify artistic intent. |
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6) Compare and contrast recognized systems to document a dance using writing, symbols, or media technology. Example: Identify a way to document a dance by experimenting with different methods of documentation. |
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Performing
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Express
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7) Perform a broad range of spatial elements with clarity of design and intent. |
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8) Demonstrate musicality in performed movement through the use of kinesthetic phrasing as appropriate to choreography and artistic intent. Examples: Use breath phrasing to execute a work by Martha Graham. |
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9) Demonstrate a broad range of energy and dynamics in isolated and full-body movements to clarify artistic intent while performing. Example: Reflect syncopation and accents from musical jazz compositions by performing isolated bursts of energy juxtaposed with lyrical full-body movement. |
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Embody
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10) Utilize correct alignment while performing technical dance skills to improve efficiency, safety, and clarity of movement in choreography. Example: Avoid pronation while executing jumps to prevent ankle sprains. |
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11) Research and develop a plan for healthful practices in dance activities and everyday life, including nutrition and injury prevention. Example: Chart or document a plan and how it supports personal performance goals. |
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12) Implement a rehearsal plan through collaboration with peers using a variety of strategies to analyze and evaluate the performance goal. Examples: Performance goals, video documentation, journaling, or peer feedback. |
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Present
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13) Apply rules of performance etiquette during class/ rehearsal and document strengths and weaknesses to enhance the performance process. |
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14) Evaluate possible designs for the production elements of a performance and select and execute the ideas that would enhance the artistic intent of the dances. |
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Responding
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Analyze
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15) Relate recurring patterns of movement to their relationship in dance in the context of artistic intent. |
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16) Analyze the use of elements of dance in a variety of genres, styles, or cultural movement practices to communicate intent. |
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Interpret
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17) Compare and discuss how the elements of dance, execution of dance movement principles, and context contribute to artistic expression. |
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Critique
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18) Compare and contrast two or more dances using evaluative criteria to critique artistic expression. |
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Connecting
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Synthesize
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19) Explain how the perspectives expressed by a choreographer may impact one's own interpretation. |
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20) Research a question or problem that can be addressed through movement and apply information gathered by creating a group dance that answers the question posed. |
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Relate
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21) Explain how the habits, ideas, and perspectives from cultures, societies, historical periods, or communities impact the artistic elements in dance. |
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