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K–12 Standards

Dance: HS Level II

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CREATINGHSII.CR

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    Explore

    1. 1

      Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.HSII.CR.1

      1. 1

        Experiment using a variety of source materials as inspiration to create an improvisation or dance study.HSII.CR.1.1

        1. a

          Analyze the process and relationship between the source material and movement choices.HSII.CR.1.1.a

      2. 2

        Experiment with the elements of dance to develop personal movement preferences and build upon strengths and weaknesses.HSII.CR.1.2

        1. a

          Create an original dance study that challenges artistic choices and skills.HSII.CR.1.2.a

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    Plan

    1. 2

      Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.HSII.CR.2

      1. 3

        Collaborate to select and apply a variety of choreographic devices and dance structures to choreograph an original dance study with a clear artistic intent.HSII.CR.2.3

        1. a

          Explain how dance structures clarify the artistic intent.HSII.CR.2.3.a

      2. 4

        Evaluate an existing artistic statement that explains how and why an original composition was choreographed.HSII.CR.2.4

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    Revise

    1. 3

      Refine and complete artistic work.HSII.CR.3

      1. 5

        Develop and clarify the artistic intent of a dance employing choreographic devices and dance structures, based on established artistic criteria and feedback from others.HSII.CR.3.5

      2. 6

        Compare and contrast systems using writing, symbols, or media technology to document a dance.HSII.CR.3.6

PERFORMINGHSII.PR

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    Express

    1. 4

      Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.HSII.PR.4

      1. 7

        Perform partner and ensemble skills that employ contrasting uses of spatial design and relationship.HSII.PR.4.7

      2. 8

        Perform movement phrasing through syncopation and accent movements related to different tempos, taking rhythmic cues from different aspects of accompaniment and integrating breath phrasing with metric and kinesthetic phrasing.HSII.PR.4.8

      3. 9

        Connect energy and dynamics to movements, applying them in and through all parts of the body to demonstrate movement variations.HSII.PR.4.9

        1. a

          Embody total body awareness so that movement phrases demonstrate variations of energy and dynamics.HSII.PR.4.9.a

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    Embody

    1. 5

      Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.HSII.PR.5

      1. 10

        Utilize correct alignment while performing technical dance skills to improve efficiency, safety, and clarity of movement in choreography.HSII.PR.5.10

      2. 11

        Apply anatomical principles and healthful practices to a range of technical dance skills to achieve fluency of movement.HSII.PR.5.11

        1. a

          Develop and follow a personal wellness plan that supports health for everyday life.HSII.PR.5.11.a

      3. 12

        Use a variety of rehearsal strategies to analyze and evaluate progress and performances presented by themselves and others.HSII.PR.5.12

        1. a

          Articulate performance goals and justify the selection of particular practice strategies.HSII.PR.5.12.a

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    Present

    1. 6

      Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.HSII.PR.6

      1. 13

        Apply rules of performance etiquette during class rehearsal and document strengths and weaknesses to enhance the performance process.HSII.PR.6.13

      2. 14

        Critique the use of production elements in a professional dance performance.HSII.PR.6.14

RESPONDINGHSII.RE

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    Analyze

    1. 7

      Perceive and analyze artistic work.HSII.RE.7

      1. 15

        Explain the purpose of choreographic structures in relation to artistic intent.HSII.RE.7.15

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    Interpret

    1. 8

      Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. HSII.RE.8

      1. 16

        Discuss and document a dance using genre-specific terminology to express how dance is interpreted.HSII.RE.8.16

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    Critique

    1. 9

      Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. HSII.RE.9

      1. 17

        Compare and contrast two or more dances using collaboratively-developed evaluative criteria.HSII.RE.9.17

CONNECTINGHSII.CN

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    Synthesize

    1. 10

      Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.HSII.CN.10

      1. 18

        Explain how the perspectives expressed during the artistic feedback process impact the interpretation and understanding of artistic intent.HSII.CN.10.18

      2. 19

        Analyze and synthesize information gathered to develop goals and a timeline to address the essential question in a solo or group project.HSII.CN.10.19

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    Relate

    1. 11

      Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding. HSII.CN.11

      1. 20

        Explain how the customs, ideas, and perspectives from cultures, societies, historical periods, or communities impact the artistic elements in dance. HSII.CN.11.20

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10
Where can I read the official document?
2024 Alabama Course of Study: Arts Education

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