Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Second 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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    2.CN.1 Relate dance ideas and works with personal, societal, cultural, and historical, and daily life contexts, including diverse and marginalized groups. 2.CN.1

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      Describe how American dance reflects the heritage, customs, and traditions of people in the United States, including various indigenous and cultural groups.2.CN.1.1

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      Identify cross-curricular connections between dance and other content areas.2.CN.1.2

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      Identify strategies to address anatomical challenges encountered by dancers.2.CN.1.3

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

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      Compare the roles of various individuals responsible for the creation and production of dance.2.CN.2.1

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      Explain why innovative technologies are used in dance.2.CN.2.2

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

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    2.CR.1 Create original dance movements and works that communicate ideas, experiences, feelings, or images, independently and collaboratively. 2.CR.1

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      Generate spontaneous movement in response to musical cues.2.CR.1.1

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      Create short dance sequences with simple patterns.2.CR.1.2

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      Depict spatial levels in a variety of dance movements by drawing a picture or using symbols.2.CR.1.3

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

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      Adapt a dance sequence by changing the levels of the movements.2.CR.2.1

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      Explain how to share dance fairly.2.CR.2.2

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

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    2.PR.1 Perform dance works from a variety of styles, cultures, and genres. 2.PR.1

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      Improve dance skills by applying feedback from instructors, peers, and self.2.PR.1.1

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      Demonstrate complex motor skills with body awareness.2.PR.1.2

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      Demonstrate focus with guidance when dancing for and with others.2.PR.1.3

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

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      Compare topics or themes for improvisation or informal performance.2.PR.2.1

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      Demonstrate safe and respectful behaviors when performing and observing formal and informal performances.2.PR.2.2

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      Enhance a performance using simple props.2.PR.2.3

RESPOND: Analyze and evaluate how the arts communicate.RE

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    2.RE.1 Analyze dance from a variety of styles, cultures, and genres using content-specific vocabulary. 2.RE.1

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      Describe dance sequences that exemplify two or more elements of dance with guidance.2.RE.1.1

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      Explain possible meanings of various dance movements or choreographic works.2.RE.1.2

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

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      Explain preferences in performing various dance styles, forms, or genres.2.RE.2.1

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      Identify positive feedback and areas for improvement for self and others with guidance.2.RE.2.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?
NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY K - 12 Dance

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