Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Dance: Intermediate

Other Colorado Arts sets

Movement, Technique, and PerformanceDA.IN.1

  • 1

    Demonstrate developing dance technique, vocabulary and skills in various styles while displaying a wide range of movement dynamics and exploring artistic expression.DA.IN.1.1

    1. a

      Use focus of eyes while demonstrating a range of movement and vocabulary.DA.IN.1.1.a

    2. b

      Perform dance phrases of different lengths that use various tempos and rhythms.DA.IN.1.1.b

    3. c

      Embody technical dance skills to explore artistic expression. DA.IN.1.1.c

    4. d

      Perform movements in relation to other dancers, objects, and environment.DA.IN.1.1.d

  • 2

    Embody alignment and control while moving.DA.IN.1.2

    1. a

      Examine how healthful strategies (e.g., nutrition, injury prevention, emotional health, overall functioning) and safe body-use practices are essential for the dancer.DA.IN.1.2.a

    2. b

      Examine how kinesthetic principles and various body systems (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal) relate to the dancing body.DA.IN.1.2.b

    3. c

      Maintain organization and self-awareness of the body while moving (e.g., balance, coordination, flexibility, alignment, core strength).DA.IN.1.2.c

    4. d

      Explore movement that develops a wide range of motion, muscular flexibility, strength, and endurance. Explore different body conditioning techniques.DA.IN.1.2.d

  • 3

    Identify and explore production strategies that correlate with performance intention.DA.IN.1.3

    1. a

      Articulate personal performance goals and practice to reach goals.DA.IN.1.3.a

    2. b

      Collaborate with peers to enhance dance choreography and performance.DA.IN.1.3.b

    3. c

      Apply production terminology and collaborate to design and execute production elements that contribute to the artistic intent of a dance performance.DA.IN.1.3.c

Create, Compose, and ChoreographDA.IN.2

  • 1

    Use contrasting stimuli to develop artistic expression through improvisational movement.DA.IN.2.1

    1. a

      Arrange movement to convey artistic intent.DA.IN.2.1.a

    2. b

      Apply intermediate improvisational skills and techniques.DA.IN.2.1.b

    3. c

      Select and justify personal preferences for movement and structural choices.DA.IN.2.1.c

    4. d

      Adapt ideas to fit the needs of their group and community.DA.IN.2.1.d

  • 2

    Exploring different creative processes both independently and with a group that shows intent.DA.IN.2.2

    1. a

      Implement movement from a variety of stimuli to develop an original piece of choreography.DA.IN.2.2.a

    2. b

      Articulate the creative process used for making choreography.DA.IN.2.2.b

    3. c

      Revise choreography collaboratively or independently based on artistic criteria, self-reflection, and the feedback of others. DA.IN.2.2.c

Historical and Cultural ContextDA.IN.2.3

  • 1

    Arrange, demonstrate, and critique era and culturally specific movement sequences.DA.IN.3.1

    1. a

      Discuss, embody, and describe dance technique and movement vocabulary specific to a culture.DA.IN.3.1.a

    2. b

      Communicate how dances from a variety of cultures, societies, historical periods, or communities reveal the ideas and perspectives of people. DA.IN.3.1.b

    3. c

      Use era and culturally specific themes and movements in creating sequences.DA.IN.3.1.c

    4. d

      Recognize one’s own cultural, personal, and historical biases when analyzing dance from a culture different from one’s own.DA.IN.3.1.d

  • 2

    Identify, with supporting evidence, historical and cultural aspects of two or more dance forms.DA.IN.3.2

    1. a

      Analyze and discuss how dances from a variety of cultures, societies, historical periods, or communities reveal the ideas and perspectives of the people.DA.IN.3.2.a

    2. b

      Formulate possible reasons why similarities and differences in movement are developed in relation to the ideas and perspectives of the people.DA.IN.3.2.b

Reflect, Connect, and RespondDA.IN.4

  • 1

    Reflect upon the meaning of dance created by others and explain the intent of dance created by oneself.DA.IN.4.1

    1. a

      Respond to dances using appropriate dance language.DA.IN.4.1.a

    2. b

      Explain how artistic expression is achieved through relationships between movement, dance technique and context.DA.IN.4.1.b

    3. c

      Cite evidence in the dance to support their interpretations using dance terminology.DA.IN.4.1.c

    4. d

      Identify the choreographic structure, cultural origin, and technique of the dance viewed.DA.IN.4.1.d

  • 2

     Identify how other art forms, school subjects, professions, and community roles are used in dance. DA.IN.4.2

    1. a

      Demonstrate the use of school subjects such as music, visual art, language arts, math, science, and others and in dance.DA.IN.4.2.a

    2. b

      Investigate career opportunities in dance.DA.IN.4.2.b

    3. c

      Predict how dance impacts communities.DA.IN.4.2.c

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Dance - Colorado Academic Standards - Adopted 2022

Keep exploring

Keep exploring Arts standards

Sibling grade bands, other subjects in this jurisdiction, and the same subject across other states.

More Colorado Arts sets

Arts