Dance: Grade 1 - Access Points

Critical Thinking and Reflection

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    Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.

    1. a

      Recognize and respond to the feelings expressed in movement pieces.DA.1.C.1.In.a

    2. b

      Repeat simple movements from a model.DA.1.C.1.In.b

    3. a

      Explore selected movements.DA.1.C.1.Pa.a

    4. a

      Associate selected movements with feelings.DA.1.C.1.Su.a

    5. b

      Respond to directions.DA.1.C.1.Su.b

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    Assessing our own and others’ artistic work, using critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, is central to artistic growth.

    1. a

      Imitate a variety of movements to explore elements of movement.DA.1.C.2.In.a

    2. a

      Explore basic gross-motor movements.DA.1.C.2.Pa.a

    3. a

      Imitate gross- and fine-motor movements.DA.1.C.2.Su.a

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    The processes of critiquing works of art lead to development of critical-thinking skills transferable to other contexts.

    1. a

      Express an opinion about selected dance performances.DA.1.C.3.In.a

    2. a

      Explore dance performances.DA.1.C.3.Pa.a

    3. a

      Identify preferred simple dances.DA.1.C.3.Su.a

Innovation, Technology, and the Future

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    Creating, interpreting, and responding in the arts stimulate the imagination and encourage innovation and creative risk-taking.

    1. a

      Demonstrate a variety of movements with or without manipulatives.DA.1.F.1.In.a

    2. a

      Attend to a variety of movements with or without manipulatives.DA.1.F.1.Pa.a

    3. a

      Explore a variety of movements with or without manipulatives.DA.1.F.1.Su.a

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    The 21st-century skills necessary for success as citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy are embedded in the study of the arts.

    1. a

      Follow teacher directions and explore tasks related to dance.DA.1.F.3.In.a

    2. a

      Respond to teacher directions.DA.1.F.3.Pa.a

    3. a

      Follow teacher directions.DA.1.F.3.Su.a

Historical and Global Connections

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    Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d).

    1. a

      Practice specified movement sequences in dance using associated traditional music.DA.1.H.1.In.a

    2. a

      Respond to dance and music.DA.1.H.1.Pa.a

    3. a

      Explore specified movement in dance.DA.1.H.1.Su.a

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    Connections among the arts and other disciplines strengthen learning and the ability to transfer knowledge and skills to and from other fields.

    1. a

      Explore a variety of dance movements.DA.1.H.3.In.a

    2. a

      Practice selected gross-motor movements.DA.1.H.3.Pa.a

    3. a

      Explore a variety of gross- and fine-motor movements.DA.1.H.3.Su.a

Organizational Structure

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    Understanding the organizational structure of an art form provides a foundation for appreciation of artistic works and respect for the creative process.

    1. a

      Experiment with movements or phrases based on the elements of dance.DA.1.O.1.In.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate awareness of appropriate audience etiquette.DA.1.O.1.In.b

    3. a

      Explore dance movements.DA.1.O.1.Pa.a

    4. b

      Attend to informal performances.DA.1.O.1.Pa.b

    5. a

      Explore a variety of movement tempos and levels.DA.1.O.1.Su.a

    6. b

      Respond respectfully to informal performances.DA.1.O.1.Su.b

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    The structural rules and conventions of an art form serve as both a foundation and departure point for creativity.

    1. a

      Imitate a change in tempo or level to transform the meaning, feeling, or look of a movement or phrase.DA.1.O.2.In.a

    2. a

      Explore dance movements.DA.1.O.2.Pa.a

    3. a

      Explore a variety of movement tempos and levels.DA.1.O.2.Su.a

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    Every art form uses its own unique language, verbal and non-verbal, to document and communicate with the world.

    1. a

      Imitate movement phrases to express a feeling, idea, or story.DA.1.O.3.In.a

    2. b

      Associate dance terminology with specified movements and shapes.DA.1.O.3.In.b

    3. a

      Respond to selected movements.DA.1.O.3.Pa.a

    4. b

      Attend to dance terminology.DA.1.O.3.Pa.b

    5. a

      Imitate movements.DA.1.O.3.Su.a

    6. b

      Respond to directions.DA.1.O.3.Su.b

Skills, Techniques, and Processes

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    The arts are inherently experiential and actively engage learners in the processes of creating, interpreting, and responding to art.

    1. a

      Imitate a variety of movements related to dance.DA.1.S.1.In.a

    2. a

      Explore basic gross-motor movements.DA.1.S.1.Pa.a

    3. a

      Imitate gross- and fine-motor movements.DA.1.S.1.Su.a

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    Development of skills, techniques, and processes in the arts strengthens our ability to remember, focus on, process, and sequence information.

    1. a

      Imitate a variety of movements related to dance.DA.1.S.2.In.a

    2. a

      Explore basic gross-motor movements.DA.1.S.2.Pa.a

    3. a

      Imitate gross- and fine-motor movements.DA.1.S.2.Su.a

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    Through purposeful practice, artists learn to manage, master, and refine simple, then complex, skills and techniques.

    1. a

      Imitate basic body postures and movements.DA.1.S.3.In.a

    2. b

      Imitate a variety of rhythmic patterns.DA.1.S.3.In.b

    3. c

      Explore concepts of personal and general space.DA.1.S.3.In.c

    4. a

      Explore basic gross-motor movements.DA.1.S.3.Pa.a

    5. b

      Attend to a variety of rhythmic patterns.DA.1.S.3.Pa.b

    6. a

      Imitate gross- and fine-motor movements.DA.1.S.3.Su.a

    7. b

      Explore a variety of rhythmic patterns.DA.1.S.3.Su.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
Where can I read the official document?
CPALMS

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