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K–12 Standards

Dance: Pre-K

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Creating

  • 1

    Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and Work

    1. a

      Respond in movement to a variety of sensory stimuli (e.g., music/ sound, visual, tactile).PK.DA.Cr1.a

    2. b

      Find a different way to do several basic locomotor and nonlocomotor movements.PK.DA.Cr1.b

  • 2

    Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and Work

    1. a

      Improvise dance that starts and stops on cue.PK.DA:Cr2.a

    2. b

      Engage in dance experiences moving alone or with a partner.PK.DA:Cr2.b

  • 3

    Refine and Complete Artistic Work 

    1. 3

      Respond to suggestions for changing movement through guided improvisational experiences.PK.DA:Cr3

Performing

  • 4

    Select, Analyze, and Interpret Artistic Work for Presentation

    1. a

      Identify and demonstrate directions for moving the body in general space (e.g., forward, backwards, sideways, up, down, and turning) and finding and returning to a place in space.PK.DA:Pr4.a

    2. b

      Identify speed of movement as fast or slow. Move to varied rhythmic sounds at different tempi. PK.DA:Pr4.b

    3. c

      Move with opposing dynamics.PK.DA:Pr4.c

  • 5

    Develop and Refine Artistic Techniques and Work for Presentation

    1. a

      Demonstrate basic full body locomotor, nonlocomotor movement, and body patterning with spatial relationships.PK.DA:Pr5.a

    2. b

      Move in general space and start and stop on cue while maintaining personal space. PK.DA:Pr5.b

    3. c

      Identify and move body parts and repeat movements upon request.PK.DA:Pr5.c

  • 6

    Convey Meaning Through the Presentation of Artistic Work

    1. a

      Dance for others in a designated area or space.PK.DA:Pr6.a

    2. b

      Use a prop as part of a dance. PK.DA:Pr6.b

Responding

  • 7

    Perceive and Analyze Artistic Work

    1. a

      Identify a movement in a dance by repeating it.PK.DA:Re7.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate an observed or performed dance movement.PK.DA:Re7.b

  • 8

    Interpret Intent and Meaning in Artistic Work

    1. 8

      Observe a movement and share impressions.PK.DA:Re8

  • 9

    Apply Criteria to Evaluate Artistic Work

    1. 9

      Find a movement in a dance that was fun to watch. Repeat it and explain why it is fun to watch and do. PK.DA:Re9

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesize and Relate Knowledge and Personal Experiences to Make Art

    1. a

      Recognize an emotion expressed in dance movement that is watched or performed.PK.DA:Cn10.a

    2. b

      Observe a dance work. Identify and imitate a movement from the dance, and ask a question about the dance.PK.DA:Cn10.b

  • 11

    Relate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding

    1. 11

      Show a dance movement experienced at home or elsewhere.PK.DA:Cn11

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