Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Fifth Grade

Other North Carolina Arts: Dance sets

CONNECT: Explore and relate artistic ideas and works to past, present, and future societies and cultures. CN

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    5.CN.1 Relate dance ideas and works with personal, societal, cultural, historical, and daily life contexts, including diverse and marginalized groups. 5.CN.1

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      Describe styles and dancers who have influenced, or been influenced by, the customs and traditions of indigenous and other cultural groups in the United States.5.CN.1.1

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      Compare dance skills and processes with those of other arts disciplines.5.CN.1.2

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      Apply strategies to address anatomical and psychological challenges encountered by dancers.5.CN.1.3

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    5.CN.2 Explore advancements in the field of dance.5.CN.2

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      Identify the characteristics and behaviors of dancers that connect to college, career, and post-secondary skills.5.CN.2.1

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      Give examples of choreographic works or artists that were innovative for their time.5.CN.2.2

CREATE: Create and adapt new artistic ideas and work individually or collaborativelyCR

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    5.CR.1 Create original dance movements and works that communicate ideas, experiences, feelings, or images, independently and collaboratively. 5.CR.1

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      Improvise movement to fulfill a simple movement score using one or more dance elements.5.CR.1.1

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      Create short dances using basic choreographic forms that communicate abstract ideas.5.CR.1.2

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      Depict the movement qualities in a dance phrase by drawing a picture, writing, or using symbols.5.CR.1.3

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    5.CR.2 Adapt original dance ideas and works, and those of peers and other artists, independently and collaboratively. 5.CR.2

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      Adapt a dance sequence by changing the movement qualities.5.CR.2.1

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      Cite artists correctly when using or adapting their original dance or musical accompaniment.5.CR.2.2

PRESENT: Present, perform, produce, and develop artistic ideas and works.PR

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    5.PR.1 Perform dance works from a variety of styles, cultures, and genres. 5.PR.1

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      Integrate personal goals and instructor and peer feedback to improve dance performance.5.PR.1.1

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      Demonstrate technical skills with muscular strength, flexibility, stamina, and coordination.5.PR.1.2

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      Demonstrate focus when performing extended dance phrases.5.PR.1.3

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    5.PR.2 Develop dance presentations.5.PR.2

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      Compare themes, topics, and music choices for a whole class dance performance.5.PR.2.1

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      Demonstrate safe and respectful behaviors when performing and observing dance within the appropriate cultural context.5.PR.2.2

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      Select production elements that strengthen the artistic intent and audience experience.5.PR.2.3

RESPOND: Analyze and evaluate how the arts communicate.RE

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    5.RE.1 Analyze dance from a variety of styles, cultures, and genres using content-specific vocabulary. 5.RE.1

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      Identify the elements of dance observed in a choreographic work.5.RE.1.1

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      Describe alternative meanings that could be interpreted from the same choreographic work.5.RE.1.2

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    5.RE.2 Evaluate dance works using content-specific vocabulary.5.RE.2

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      Identify aspects of a dance that align and contrast with personal preference.5.RE.2.1

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      Generate criteria to provide feedback for self and others.5.RE.2.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 5
Where can I read the official document?
NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY K - 12 Dance

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