Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Dance: Grades PK-K

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Creating

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.PK-K.D.Cr.01

    1. a

      Use a variety of props when exploring movement.PK-K.D.Cr.01.a

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.PK-K.D.Cr.02

    1. a

      Identify and distinguish between body parts in movements, (e.g., feet and toes).PK-K.D.Cr.02.a

    2. b

      Focus on and pursue a process or idea to completion during dance activities.PK-K.D.Cr.02.b

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work.PK-K.D.Cr.03

    1. a

      With prompting and support, choose favorite movement ideas, practicing and demonstrating them. (PK-K.D.3)PK-K.D.Cr.03.a

Performing

  • 4

    Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.PK-K.D.P.04

    1. a

      Contrast movements in different levels (including, high, middle, low) and pathways (including, curvy, straight, circle, zig-zag, wavy, spiral).PK-K.D.P.04.a

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.PK-K.D.P.05

    1. a

      Maintain personal and general space safely and respectfully (e.g., stop, start, and control one’s own body).PK-K.D.P.05.a

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.PK-K.D.P.06

    1. a

      Perform short dance works expressively.PK-K.D.P.06.a

Responding

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.PK-K.D.R.07

    1. a

      Meet expectations of an audience member (e.g., listening quietly, clapping at the end).PK-K.D.R.07.a

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.PK-K.D.R.08

    1. a

      Articulate personal responses to dance (e.g., “this piece made me feel… this piece made me think…”).PK-K.D.R.08.a

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.PK-K.D.R.09

    1. a

      Share observations regarding a dance performance (e.g., "I noticed that everyone had a turn").PK-K.D.R.09.a

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.PK.K.D.Co.10

    1. a

      Identify examples of dance in their daily life.PK.K.D.Co.10.a

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works to societal, cultural and historical contexts to deepen understanding.PK.K.D.Co.11

    1. a

      Respond in movement to music cues associated with various dance styles. e.g., tap, hip-hop, ballet, square).PK.K.D.Co.11.a

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K and Kindergarten
Where can I read the official document?
Massachussets Arts Standards

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