Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Seventh 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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    7.CN.1 Relate dance ideas and works with personal, societal, cultural, historical, and daily life contexts, including diverse and marginalized groups. 7.CN.1

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      Analyze how individuals and groups of dancers have influenced various cultures.7.CN.1.1

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      Identify dance skills and processes that are both a part of, and can be applied to, academic study and daily life.7.CN.1.2

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      Evaluate strategies to improve anatomical alignment and decrease psychological stressors encountered by dancers.7.CN.1.3

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    7.CN.2 Explore advancements in the field of dance. 7.CN.2

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      Identify dance skills, characteristics, and behaviors that contribute to success in post-secondary education and career readiness.7.CN.2.1

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      Describe the use of digital media in a variety of dance performances.7.CN.2.2

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

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    7.CR.1 Create original dance movements and works that communicate ideas, experiences, feelings, or images, independently and collaboratively. 7.CR.1

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      Improvise movement in response to cues from a partner or group.7.CR.1.1

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      Create dance phrases using selected sequences of abstract movement and simple choreographic forms.7.CR.1.2

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      Document an original dance sequence using pictures or symbols, writing, or media technology.7.CR.1.3

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    7.CR.2 Adapt original dance ideas and works, and those of peers and other artists, independently and collaboratively. 7.CR.2

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      Adapt a dance phrase by changing the dynamics of the movement.7.CR.2.1

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      Identify the legal and ethical issues for creating dance inspired by the ideas of others.7.CR.2.2

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

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    7.PR.1 Perform dance works from a variety of styles, cultures, and genres.7.PR.1

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      Use feedback from peers, instructors, and self to refine dance performance quality.7.PR.1.1

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      Embody technical dance skills with muscular strength, alignment, flexibility, stamina, and coordination.7.PR.1.2

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      Demonstrate clarity of movement and movement qualities.7.PR.1.3

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    7.PR.2 Develop dance presentations.7.PR.2

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      Develop a relevant theme or topic, including music selection, for a group performance.7.PR.2.1

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      Identify the expected safe and respectful behaviors for participants, performers, and observers in various cultural contexts.7.PR.2.2

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      Compare a variety of possible production elements that would strengthen the artistic intent of a dance, using production terminology.7.PR.2.3

RESPOND: Analyze and evaluate how the arts communicate.RE

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    7.RE.1 Analyze dance from a variety of styles, cultures, and genres using content-specific vocabulary. 7.RE.1

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      Explain how the elements of dance are used in various dance genres.7.RE.1.1

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      Describe how personal experiences and perspectives influence interpretations of dance works.7.RE.1.2

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    7.RE.2 Evaluate dance works using content-specific vocabulary. 7.RE.2

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      Explain how personal preferences for dance change when considering multiple viewpoints.7.RE.2.1

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      Identify strengths and areas for improvement based on student-generated criteria when viewing dance performance and choreography.7.RE.2.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7
Where can I read the official document?
NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY K - 12 Dance

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