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K–12 Standards

Dance: Grade 4

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Movement, Technique, and PerformanceDA.4.1

  • 1

    Perform dances that have different compositional structures.DA.4.1.1

    1. a

      Perform dances from different dance styles with accuracy and clarity, replicate body shapes, movement characteristics, and movement patterns in a dance sequence with awareness of body alignment and core support.DA.4.1.1.a

    2. b

      Perform simple dances from memory in pairs and groups.DA.4.1.1.b

    3. c

      Perform simple dances based on compositional forms.DA.4.1.1.c

  • 2

    Perform dances while observing safe movement practices.DA.4.1.2

    1. a

      Apply self-awareness to safe body movement.DA.4.1.2.a

    2. b

      Identify body needs to perform a dance style.DA.4.1.2.b

Create, Compose, and ChoreographDA.4.2

  • 1

    Manipulate or modify a variety of ideas to expand movement possibilities and create a variety of patterns and structures.DA.4.2.1

    1. a

      Experiment with movement that responds to a variety of stimuli.DA.4.2.1.a

    2. b

      Develop spontaneous improvised movements that can have a beginning, middle, and end.DA.4.2.1.b

    3. c

      Improvise and solve movement problems when working alone, with partners, or in small groups.DA.4.2.1.c

    4. d

      Explain their movement choices.DA.4.2.1.d

  • 2

    Create simple movement phrases alone or in groups using a theme, or structure.DA.4.2.2

    1. a

      Organize movements created into short dances based on a creative process.DA.4.2.2.a

    2. b

      Manipulate or modify movement sequences that have a beginning, middle, and end. DA.4.2.2.b

    3. c

      Edit and refine a dance to clarify intent.DA.4.2.2.c

    4. d

      Use technology to enhance their creative process.DA.4.2.2.d

Historical and Cultural ContextDA.4.3

  • 1

    Identify and demonstrate movements and terminology consistent with different eras and cultures.DA.4.3.1

    1. a

      Observe, describe, and perform dances from various cultures.DA.4.3.1.a

  • 2

    Identify and examine the influences of an era and culture on a dance form. DA.4.3.2

    1. a

      Identify and examine dances of the past and dances of the present.DA.4.3.2.a

    2. b

      Identify similarities and differences of dances in cultures.DA.4.3.2.b

Reflect, Connect, and RespondDA.4.4

  • 1

    Identify theme, meaning, and structure in a variety of dances.DA.4.4.1

    1. a

      Use dance vocabulary to identify theme, meaning, and structure in dance.DA.4.4.1.a

    2. b

      Identify and describe the movement content of a particular dance work and the effect each component has on the work.DA.4.4.1.b

  • 2

    Discover personal connections through dance to other academic content.DA.4.4.2

    1. a

      Discover how dance relates to a variety of other academic content areas.DA.4.4.2.a

    2. b

      Identify the use of dance in a variety of communities.DA.4.4.2.b

    3. c

      Discuss how arts are related to one another.DA.4.4.2.c

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
Where can I read the official document?
Dance - Colorado Academic Standards - Adopted 2022

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