Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Dance: Grade 2

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Creating

  • 1

    Demonstrate an understanding of the choreographic process.ESD2.CR.1

    1. a

      Collaborate with others to create and perform movement phrases.ESD2.CR.1.a

    2. b

      Develop basic partnering skills through guided instruction (e.g. copy, lead, mirror, follow).ESD2.CR.1.b

    3. c

      Sequence phrases of movement with simple transitions.ESD2.CR.1.c

    4. d

      Combine two or more dance elements in a movement phrase (e.g. body, space, time, energy).ESD2.CR.1.d

    5. e

      Respond to a variety of stimuli through movement (e.g. scarves, songs, sounds, images).ESD2.CR.1.e

  • 2

    Demonstrate an understanding of dance as a form of communication.ESD2.CR.2

    1. a

      Improvise and create movement based on ideas, feelings, and personal experiences. ESD2.CR.2.a

    2. b

      Recognize and describe how movement quality impacts meaning.ESD2.CR.2.b

    3. c

      Move expressively to music and/or other stimuli (e.g. sound, text).ESD2.CR.2.c

Performing

  • 1

    Identify and demonstrate movement elements, skills, and terminology in dance.ESD2.PR.1

    1. a

      Apply dance terminology to describe and create movement (e.g. levels, pathways, directions, speed, rhythm, energy, qualities, shapes).ESD2.PR.1.a

    2. b

      Execute sequences of locomotor movements with appropriate energy and coordination (e.g. walk, run, hop, jump, gallop, skip).ESD2.PR.1.b

    3. c

      Execute sequences of axial movements comprised of space, force, body shapes, and qualities (e.g. levels, sharp/smooth, curved/straight, heavy/light, swing/float).ESD2.PR.1.c

    4. d

      Demonstrate body awareness through balance, coordination, and increased range of motion.ESD2.PR.1.d

  • 2

    Understand and model dance etiquette as a classroom participant, performer, and observer.ESD2.PR.2

    1. a

      Demonstrate attentiveness, full participation, and cooperation with others in the dance learning environment.ESD2.PR.2.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate focus and concentration in the performance of skills.ESD2.PR.2.b

    3. c

      Apply knowledge of appropriate behaviors and skills as an observer and performer.ESD2.PR.2.c

  • 3

    Recognize the relationship between human anatomy and movement. ESD2.PR.3

    1. a

      Apply knowledge of muscles, bones, and joints to specific movements.ESD2.PR.3.a

    2. b

      Apply knowledge of healthy practices for dance (e.g. proper warm up and cool down, proper clothing, stretching). ESD2.PR.3.b

  • 4

    Understand and apply music concepts to dance. ESD2.PR.4

    1. a

      Demonstrate structured movements to a steady beat.ESD2.PR.4.a

    2. b

      Execute instructed or student created movements to simple rhythmic patterns.ESD2.PR.4.b

    3. c

      Respond to changes in tempo and other musical qualities through movement.ESD2.PR.4.c

Responding

  • 1

    Demonstrate critical and creative thinking in dance.ESD2.RE.1

    1. a

      Explain basic features that distinguish one dance from another (e.g. speed, force/energy, costume, setting, music).ESD2.RE.1.a

    2. b

      Compare and contrast elements of dance.ESD2.RE.1.b

    3. c

      Evaluate simple composition using specified criteria. ESD2.RE.1.c

Connecting

  • 1

    Understand and demonstrate dance throughout history and in various cultures.ESD2.CN.1

    1. a

      Participate in dance activities representing various cultures.ESD2.CN.1.a

    2. b

      Identify the role of dance in other cultures.ESD2.CN.1.b

    3. c

      Describe the similarities and differences in various dance styles throughout history (e.g. ballet, jazz, creative movement).ESD2.CN.1.c

  • 2

    Recognize connections between dance and wellness.ESD2.CN.2

    1. a

      Explore the principles of a healthy body (e.g. health, hygiene, nutrition). ESD2.CN.2.a

    2. b

      Define and demonstrate personal safety and the safety of others in dance.ESD2.CN.2.b

  • 3

    Identify connections between dance and other areas of knowledge.ESD2.CN.3

    1. a

      Compare and contrast dance to other art forms and subject areas. ESD2.CN.3.a

    2. b

      Compare and contrast elements and styles of dance through the use of media and technology.ESD2.CN.3.b

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