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K–12 Standards

Dance: Ballet

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CREATIVE EXPRESSION 

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    Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination. 

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      Incorporate kinesthetic awareness, use of space, and self-evaluation to refine performance skills

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      Use the elements of dance to develop technical skills and expand or refine movement vocabulary

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      Utilize dance as an expression of individual ideas and feelings

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      Incorporate improvisation, choreography, and choreographic forms into dance compositions

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      Present and evaluate dance compositions designed to display skills and techniques

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      Present a multi-disciplinary dance project

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      Manipulate technical dimensions of dance individually and collaboratively

 AESTHETIC PERCEPTION

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    Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences. 

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      Understand the elements of dance and apply advanced dance vocabulary

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      Distinguish unique characteristics of dance as it reflects concepts of beauty and quality of life in various cultures

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      Analyze and express the impact of dance on intellect and emotions

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      Compare and contrast multiple possibilities and options available for artistic expression through dance

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      Discuss the significance of collaboration and other group dynamics in creating, performing, and observing dance

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      Question/weigh evidence and information, examine intuitive reactions, and articulate personal attitudes toward dance

 HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE

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    Students develop historical and cultural perceptive by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future. 

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      Explain the art of dance in relation to cultural values and prevailing social, political, and economic conditions

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      Compare, contrast, and categorize styles of dance representative of various cultures and time periods

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      Compare and contrast current dance innovators and trends with past innovators and their contributions to dance

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      Investigate and assess roles, careers, and career opportunities in dance production

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      Analyze universal themes as exhibited in dance from various cultures

CRITICAL ANALYSIS 

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    Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts and technique. 

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      Explain the manipulation of movement content and how it influences expression in a dance

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      Explain how elements of dance communicate the choreographic intent in various works

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      Apply understanding of choreographic principles and choreographic forms to analyze and explain dance

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      Describe the social theme conveyed in a dance and how personal experience influences interpretation of dance

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      Critique works of dance using advanced dance vocabulary

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
LOUISIANA DANCE CREATIVE EXPRESSION STANDARDS

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