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K–12 Standards

Dance: Kindergarten

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Movement, Technique, and PerformanceDA.K.1

  • 1

    Perform simple dance movements.DA.K.1.1

    1. a

      Move the body safely in time and space.DA.K.1.1.a

    2. b

      Perform simple movement sequences and dances.DA.K.1.1.b

  • 2

    Perform simple movements safely.DA.K.1.2

    1. a

      Move safely in personal and general space.DA.K.1.2.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate focus and concentration while moving.DA.K.1.2.b

Create, Compose, and ChoreographDA.K.2

  • 1

    Translate simple ideas and stories into movement using movement in different ways.DA.K.2.1

    1. a

      Improvise movements that can start and stop on cue.DA.K.2.1.a

    2. b

      Develop simple movements based on a mood or feeling.DA.K.2.1.b

    3. c

      Recognize and demonstrate contrasting ideas.DA.K.2.1.c

    4. d

      Explore movement while moving with objects (scarves, feathers, balls).DA.K.2.1.d

  • 2

    Translate simple ideas and stories into movement. DA.K.2.2

    1. a

      Use movement to show a feeling and perform it for others.DA.K.2.2.a

    2. b

      Identify and demonstrate contrasting ideas.DA.K.2.2.b

    3. c

      Tell movement stories through improvisational exercises. DA.K.2.2.c

    4. d

      Name their favorite part of a movement activity and state what they dislike.DA.K.2.2.d

Historical and Cultural ContextDA.K.3

  • 1

    Explore dances from different eras and cultures.DA.K.3.1

    1. a

      Demonstrate movements found in dances from various eras and cultures.DA.K.3.1.a

  • 2

    Recognize ways in which dance represents different eras and cultures.DA.K.3.2

    1. a

      Name dances from different cultures.DA.K.3.2.a

    2. b

      Experience dances from other time periods.DA.K.3.2.b

Reflect, Connect, and RespondDA.K.4

  • 1

    Describe dance using basic movement vocabulary.DA.K.4.1

    1. a

      Identify different dance movements.DA.K.4.1.a

    2. b

      Describe a movement.DA.K.4.1.b

  • 2

    Connect dance to the world around the student.DA.K.4.2

    1. a

      Discover that dance relates to music.DA.K.4.2.a

    2. b

      Discover where dance happens.DA.K.4.2.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
Where can I read the official document?
Dance - Colorado Academic Standards - Adopted 2022

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