Dance: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Other New York Arts sets

• Dance: Grade Pre-K
• General Music: Grade Pre-K
• Media Arts: Grade Pre-K
• Theater: Grade Pre-K
• Visual Arts: Grade Pre-K
• Dance: Grade K
• General Music: Grade K
• Media Arts: Grade K
• Theater: Grade K
• Visual Arts: Grade K
• Dance: Grade 1
• General Music: Grade 1
• Media Arts: Grade 1
• Theater: Grade 1
• Visual Arts: Grade 1
• Dance: Grade 2
• General Music: Grade 2
• Media Arts: Grade 2
• Theater: Grade 2
• Visual Arts: Grade 2
• Dance: Grade 3
• General Music: Grade 3
• Media Arts: Grade 3
• Theater: Grade 3
• Visual Arts: Grade 3
• Dance: Grade 4
• General Music: Grade 4
• Media Arts: Grade 4
• Theater: Grade 4
• Visual Arts: Grade 4
• Dance: Grade 5
• General Music: Grade 5
• Media Arts: Grade 5
• Music - Harmonizing Instruments: Grade 5
• Music - Traditional and Emerging Ensembles: Grade 5
• Theater: Grade 5
• Visual Arts: Grade 5
• Dance: Grade 6
• General Music: Grade 6
• Media Arts: Grade 6
• Music - Harmonizing Instruments: Grades 6, 7, 8
• Music - Traditional and Emerging Ensembles: Grades 6, 7, 8
• Theater: Grade 6
• Visual Arts: Grade 6
• Dance: Grade 7
• General Music: Grade 7
• Media Arts: Grade 7
• Theater: Grade 7
• Visual Arts: Grade 7
• Dance: Grade 8
• General Music: Grade 8
• Media Arts: Grade 8
• Theater: Grade 8
• Visual Arts: Grade 8
• Composition and Theory: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
• Media Arts: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
• Music - Harmonizing Instruments: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
• Music - Traditional and Emerging Ensembles: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
• Music Technology: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
• Theater: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
• Visual Arts: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Develop partner and ensemble skills that enable contrasting level changes while maintaining a sense of spatial design and relationship. Use space intentionally during dance phrases and through transitions between dance phrases. Establish and break physical and conceptual relationships with others as appropriate to the choreography.DA:Pr4.1.HSI.a

Use syncopation and accent movement related to different tempi. Take rhythmic cues from different aspects of accompaniment. Integrates breath phrasing with metric and kinesthetic phrasing.DA:Pr4.1.HSI.b

Connect energy and dynamics to movements by applying them in and through all parts of the body. Develop whole body awareness so that dance phrases demonstrate variations of energy, dynamics, and musicality.DA:Pr4.1.HSI.c

Dance alone and with others with spatial intention. Expand partner and ensemble skills to greater ranges and skill levels. Execute complex floor and air sequences with others while maintaining relationships through focus and intentionality. Apply these skills in ways that express the ideas of the choreographer/choreography.DA:Pr4.1.HSII.a

Perform dance studies and compositions that use time and tempo in unpredictable ways. Use internal rhythms and kinetics as phrasing tools. Apply these skills in ways that express the ideas of the choreographer/choreography.DA:Pr4.1.HSII.b

Vary energy and dynamics over the length of a dance phrase. Transition smoothly between dance phrases, paying close attention to movement initiation and energy, and the relation to music (if present). Apply these skills in ways that express the ideas of the choreographer/choreography.DA:Pr4.1.HSII.c

Modulate and use the broadest range of movement in space for artistic and expressive clarity. Use inward and outward focus to clarify movement and artistic intent. Establish and break spatial and conceptual relationships with other dancers and audience as appropriate to the dance.DA:Pr4.1.HSIII.a

Modulate time factors for artistic interest and expressive acuity. Demonstrate complexity in phrasing with and without musical accompaniment. Use multiple and complex rhythms (e.g., contrapuntal, and/or polyrhythmic) at the same time. Work with and against rhythm of accompaniment or sound environments.DA:Pr4.1.HSIII.b

Modulate dynamics to clearly express artistic intent and musicality while performing dance phrases and choreography. Perform movement sequences expressively by using a broad dynamic range and employ dynamic skills for establishing relationships with other dancers and projecting to the audience.DA:Pr4.1.HSIII.c

Embody technical dance skills to retain and execute full dance choreographies, continuing to develop somatic strategies.DA:Pr5.1.HSI.a

Develop and apply a plan for healthful practices in dance activities and everyday life including nutrition and injury prevention. Identify and discuss implementation of anatomical principles and nutrition-related practices and reflect upon how they support personal performance goals.DA:Pr5.1.HSI.b

Collaborate with peers to establish and implement a rehearsal plan to meet performance goals. Use a variety of strategies to analyze and evaluate performances of self and others (e.g. use video recordings or practice to analyze the difference between the way movements look and how they feel to match performance with visual affect). Articulate performance goals and justify reasons for selecting particular practice strategies.DA:Pr5.1.HSI.c

As dancers: Dance with sensibility toward other dancers while executing complex spatial, rhythmic, and dynamic sequences to meet performance goals. Move and dance with sensibility toward self, developing an understanding and awareness of the integration of cognition, body, and expression. Dance "in the moment." As choreographers: Observe and critique the spatial execution by the dancers; give corrections and/or make changes that improve/enhance the communication or expression of the ideas central to the dance.DA:Pr5.1.HSII.a

Apply anatomical principles and healthful practices to a range of technical dance skills for achieving fluency of movement. Follow and reflect upon the implementation of a personal nutrition plan that supports health for everyday life. Know basic first aid for injuries and what to do to help speed and ensure recovery.DA:Pr5.1.HSII.b

Plan and execute collaborative and independent practice and rehearsal processes with attention to technique and artistry informed by personal performance goals. Perform thoughtful and repetitive practice of techniques and skills before and during rehearsal of dances. Apply feedback to daily practice to improve technical and expressive skills. Reflect on personal achievements.DA:Pr5.1.HSII.c

As dancers: Apply body-mind principles to technical dance skills in complex choreography when performing solo, partnering, or dancing in ensemble works in a variety of dance genres and styles. Self-evaluate performances and discuss and analyze performance ability with others. As choreographers: Work closely with dancers to help them understand and internalize the concepts around which the dance work is built. Discuss and encourage the dancers to embody the meaning of the work within their use of the dance elements and their technique.DA:Pr5.1.HSIII.a

Research healthful and safe practices for dancers and modify personal practice, based on findings. Discuss how research informs personal practice.DA:Pr5.1.HSIII.b

Initiate, plan, and direct rehearsals with attention to technical details and fulfilling artistic expression. Use a range of rehearsal strategies to achieve performance excellence.DA:Pr5.1.HSIII.c

Demonstrate commitment, dependability, responsibility, and cooperation when preparing for performances. Document the rehearsal and performance process and evaluate methods and strategies, using dance and production terminology. Demonstrate performance etiquette and performance practices during class, rehearsal, and performance. Post-performance, accept notes from the choreographer and apply corrections to future performances.DA:Pr6.1.HSI.a

As dancers: Rehearse with the production elements to create a performance that expresses the choreographer's artistic intent. As choreographers: Evaluate possible designs for the production elements of a performance and select and execute the ideas that would intensify and heighten the artistic intent of the dances.DA:Pr6.1.HSI.b

As choreographers and dancers: Demonstrate commitment, dependability, responsibility, and cooperation when preparing for performances. Document the rehearsal and performance process and evaluate methods and strategies using dance and production terminology. Model performance etiquette and performance practices during class, rehearsal, and performance. Implement performance strategies to enhance projection. As dancers: Post-rehearsal, and post-performance, accept notes from the choreographer and apply corrections to future performances.DA:Pr6.1.HSII.a

As dancers: Rehearse with production elements to create a performance during which movement/choreography works with non-movement elements to heighten and amplify artistic expression. As choreographers: Work collaboratively to produce a dance concert on a stage or in an alternative performance venue.DA:Pr6.1.HSII.b

Demonstrate commitment, dependability, responsibility, and cooperation when preparing for performances. Model performance etiquette and performance practices during class, rehearsal, and performance. Enhance performance by using a broad repertoire of strategies for dynamic projection. Develop a professional portfolio (resume, headshot, etc.) that documents the rehearsal and performance process with fluency in professional dance and production terminology. As choreographers: Give notes that guide the dancers to strengthen their performance and the conveyance of the dance's artistic intent to the audience.DA:Pr6.1.HSIII.a

As dancers: Rehearse with production elements to create a performance that is a unified whole during which movement/choreography melds seamlessly with non-movement elements to heighten and amplify artistic expression. As dancers and choreographers: Work collaboratively to produce dance concerts in a variety of venues. As choreographers: Direct the use of production elements that would be necessary to fulfill the artistic intent of the dance works in each of the venues (act as artistic director).DA:Pr6.1.HSIII.b

Compare, contrast, and analyze dynamics, patterns of movement, key motifs, and choreographic devices and structures, and their relationships. Explain how they support the structure and artistic expression of the dance. Examine how the dance's structure relates to its effect, and defend an analysis, citing specific evidence.DA:Re7.1.HSI.a

Analyze how the elements of dance are used in a variety of genres, styles, and cultural movement practices within their cultural context. Use terminology specific to the dance form or practice.DA:Re7.1.HSI.b

Compare, contrast, and analyze dance works within a single genre or style, and provide examples of recurring patterns of movement, choreographic devices and structures, and the relationships between them. Critically examine the overall effect that the organization of these components has on different dances. Provide evidence and rationale for critiques.DA:Re7.1.HSII.a

Within the cultural context, analyze and compare patterns of movement, and the relationships between them in a variety of genres, styles, and cultural movement practices. Use terminology specific to the dance form or practice.DA:Re7.1.HSII.b

Compare, contrast, and analyze dance works from a variety of dance genres and styles and explain how choreographic devices and structures, dynamics, formations and recurring patterns of movement and their relationships create well-structured choreography. Critically examine and evaluate the overall effect that the organization of these components has on different dances. Provide evidence and rationale for critiques.DA:Re7.1.HSIII.a

Explain how the movements and compositional structures of a dance communicate aesthetic and cultural values in a variety of genres, styles, and cultural movement practices. Use terminology specific to the dance form or practice.DA:Re7.1.HSIII.b

Analyze and discuss how the elements of dance, technique, structure, and context contribute to artistic expression and meaning. Use genre-specific dance terminology.DA:Re8.1.HSI.a

Analyze, compare, and contrast different dances. Research and discuss artistic intent and meaning. Explain how the relationships among the elements of dance, technique, structures, production elements, and context enhance meaning and support artistic intent, using genre-specific dance terminology.DA:Re8.1.HSII.a

Analyze and interpret how the elements of dance, execution of dance elements, production elements, and context contribute to artistic expression, meaning, and artistic intent, across different genres, styles, or cultural movement practices. Use genre-specific dance terminology.DA:Re8.1.HSIII.a

Identify and use evaluative criteria to assess the overall effectiveness of dance works or practices. Relate the criteria to their cultural context. Use genre-specific dance terminology.DA:Re9.1.HSI.a

Compare and contrast two or more dance works or practices, using criteria to evaluate their overall effectiveness and situating the criteria within a cultural context. Consider societal values and a range of perspectives. Use genre-specific dance terminology.DA:Re9.1.HSII.a

Apply personal artistic preferences to the critique of dance works and practices. Consider societal and personal values, and a range of artistic expression. Discuss perspectives with peers and justify views. Evaluate and revise criteria by applying insights gained from these considerations and discussions.DA:Re9.1.HSIII.a

Examine the dance works of known choreographers and original classroom work and identify factors in personal experience and knowledge that shape interpretation and creation.DA:Cn10.1.HSI.a

Choose a concept from a field other than dance. Conduct research through text, interview, web-based resources, and/or other media. From the research, select relevant ideas and information and create a group dance work. Discuss how the dance work communicates new perspectives or realizations. Compare, orally and in writing, the choreographic process to that of other creative, academic, or scientific procedures.DA:Cn10.1.HSI.b

Analyze a dance work that is related to content learned in other subjects and research its context. Synthesize information learned and share the effect that these new understandings have on one's perspective of the dance work.DA:Cn10.1.HSII.a

Use established research methods and techniques to investigate a topic other than dance. Collaborate with others to identify questions and solve movement problems that pertain to the topic. Create and perform a dance work based upon the research and discussion. Discuss, orally or in writing, the insights relating to knowledge gained through the research process, the synergy of collaboration, and the transfer of learning from this project to other learning situations.DA:Cn10.1.HSII.b

Review original choreographies developed over time with respect to content and context and their relationship to personal knowledge and experiences. Reflect on and analyze the changes in one's personal growth and the variables that contributed to them.DA:Cn10.1.HSIII.a

Choose a personally relevant and controversial idea to research through text, interview, web-based resources, and other media. Develop questions and movement problems from the research. Create and perform choreography that addresses these issues. Discuss, orally or in writing, the insights relating to knowledge gained through the research process and personal growth resulting from the creation and performance of this dance.DA:Cn10.1.HSIII.b

Formulate reasons for the similarities and differences between dance works or practices from selected genres, geographical locations, and/or historical time periods. Identify changes that the dance works or practices and dance artists have engendered in society.DA:Cn11.1.HSI.a

Analyze danceworks or practices from several genres or styles, historical time periods, and/or cultural dance practices. Discuss how the movement characteristics, techniques, choreographic structures and devices, and purpose relate to the ideas and perspectives of the peoples from whom the dance works or practices originate. Identify and discuss the political, cultural, or historical significance of the dance works or practices and dance artists as related to social movements and change.DA:Cn11.1.HSII.a

Analyze dances from several genres or styles, historical time periods, and/or cultural dance practices. Discuss how the movement characteristics, techniques, choreographic structures and devices, and purpose relate to the ideas and perspectives of the peoples from whom the dances originate. Identify and discuss the political, cultural, and historical significance of the dances and dance artists as related to social movements and change. Explain how this new knowledge has expanded one's dance literacy.DA:Cn11.1.HSIII.a