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K–12 Standards

Dance: Grade 2

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Movement, Technique, and PerformanceDA.2.1

  • 1

    Perform simple dances with specific intention.DA.2.1.1

    1. a

      Demonstrate basic technique appropriate to the dance style.DA.2.1.1.a

    2. b

      Approach movements differently to support meaning making.DA.2.1.1.b

    3. c

      Perform dances from memory for an audience.DA.2.1.1.c

  • 2

    Perform movements while observing safe body practices.DA.2.1.2

    1. a

      Move intentionally to demonstrate the relevant action and safe body practices.DA.2.1.2.a

    2. b

      Move in ways that demonstrate self-awareness.DA.2.1.2.b

Create, Compose, and ChoreographDA.2.2

  • 1

    Explore movement based on a variety of inspirations alone and with others.DA.2.2.1

    1. a

      Improvise a dance phrase that has a clear beginning, middle and end.DA.2.2.1.a

    2. b

      Experiment with movements that express an idea or an emotion.DA.2.2.1.b

    3. c

      Recognize and demonstrate contrasting ideas.DA.2.2.1.c

    4. d

      Solve simple movement problems alone and with a partner.DA.2.2.1.d

  • 2

    Organize movements into simple dance phrases.DA.2.2.2

    1. a

      . Select and organize movement into a simple dance with a beginning, middle and end.DA.2.2.2.a

    2. b

      Develop simple dance phrases that meet given criteria.DA.2.2.2.b

    3. c

      Select movements from improvisational exercises to organize a dance phrase.DA.2.2.2.c

Historical and Cultural ContextDA.2.3

  • 1

    Identify and perform movements that are era and culturally specific.DA.2.3.1

    1. a

      Observe, describe, and perform historical and culturally specific dances.DA.2.3.1.a

    2. b

      Describe the mood or feeling of the accompaniment of different cultural and social dances.DA.2.3.1.b

    3. c

      Describe the significance or meaning of costumes, masks, and accessories in different cultural and social dances.DA.2.3.1.c

  • 2

    Recognize and describe ways in which dance represents different eras and cultures.DA.2.3.2

    1. a

      Name the differences in dances of different eras.DA.2.3.2.a

    2. b

      Describe cultural aspects from videos and pictures.DA.2.3.2.b

Reflect, Connect, and RespondDA.2.4

  • 1

    Respond to dance using movement vocabulary and relate it to other aspects of life.DA.2.4.1

    1. a

      Understand and describe the meaning of movements in a dance.DA.2.4.1.a

    2. b

      Identify and describe how a movement is similar to or different from a movement in everyday life.DA.2.4.1.b

    3. c

      Identify movements in a dance that could be used to communicate or relate to other academic topics such as science, math, or language arts.DA.2.4.1.c

  • 2

    Connect dance to the world around the student.DA.2.4.2

    1. a

      Identify that dance relates to other things.DA.2.4.2.a

    2. b

      Identify that dance happens within communities. DA.2.4.2.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?
Dance - Colorado Academic Standards - Adopted 2022

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