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Dance: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (Level II)

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Dance Level II

  • 1.

    The student develops an awareness of the body's movement using sensory information while dancing. The student is expected to:HS.II.1

    1. A.

      demonstrate kinesthetic and spatial awareness individually and in groups;HS.II.1.A

    2. B.

      expand a comprehensive understanding of health, safety, and wellness for dancers;HS.II.1.B

    3. C.

      demonstrate effective knowledge of dance genres, styles, and vocabulary; andHS.II.1.C

    4. D.

      interpret details in movement in natural and constructed environments.HS.II.1.D

  • 2.

    The student develops knowledge and skills of dance elements, choreographic processes, and forms in a variety of dance genres and styles. The student is expected to:HS.II.2

    1. A.

      expand a comprehensive understanding of principles of proper body alignment;HS.II.2.A

    2. B.

      explore, improvise, and perform original movement during the creative process;HS.II.2.B

    3. C.

      expand the expression of ideas and emotions through movement; andHS.II.2.C

    4. D.

      create enhanced compositional forms using fundamental dance elements for choreographic processes.HS.II.2.D

  • 3.

    The student demonstrates knowledge and execution of technical dance skills in a variety of dance genres and styles through performing. The student is expected to:HS.II.3

    1. A.

      perform extended movement patterns with rhythmical accuracy in dance genres and styles such as ballet, modern dance, tap, jazz, musical theatre dance, and world dance forms;HS.II.3.A

    2. B.

      demonstrate the elements of dance effectively;HS.II.3.B

    3. C.

      perform enhanced compositional forms using sound choreographic processes; andHS.II.3.C

    4. D.

      implement an effective warm-up and cool-down, implementing the elements of proper conditioning for performing skills.HS.II.3.D

  • 4.

    The student demonstrates an understanding of cultural, historical, and artistic diversity. The student is expected to:HS.II.4

    1. A.

      analyze dances of various cultures or historical periods;HS.II.4.A

    2. B.

      choreograph short dance phrases that exhibit an understanding of various historical periods and social contexts;HS.II.4.B

    3. C.

      perform dances in various media and content areas; andHS.II.4.C

    4. D.

      interpret historical and cultural dance forms using technology.HS.II.4.D

  • 5.

    The student makes informed personal judgments about dance and the meaning and role of dance in society. The student is expected to:HS.II.5

    1. A.

      identify characteristics of a variety of dances;HS.II.5.A

    2. B.

      analyze qualities of performance and proper etiquette in dance;HS.II.5.B

    3. C.

      identify similarities of form and expression in dance and other content areas; andHS.II.5.C

    4. D.

      apply knowledge and skills of technology in dance.HS.II.5.D

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2013
Where can I read the official document?
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Dance

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