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K–12 Standards

Dance: Preschool

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Movement, Technique, and PerformanceDA.P.1

  • 1

    Demonstrate simple phrases of movement safely.DA.P.1.1

    1. a

      Move safely in personal and general space.DA.P.1.1.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate focus and concentration while moving.DA.P.1.1.b

Create, Compose, and ChoreographDA.P.2

  • 1

    Explore simple ideas and stories through movement. DA.P.2.1

    1. a

      Create movements in response to sensory ideas (textures, colors, smells, and images).DA.P.2.1.a

    2. b

      Develop simple movements based on a mood or feeling.DA.P.2.1.b

    3. c

      Explore movement while moving with objects (scarves, feathers, balls).DA.P.2.1.c

    4. d

      Transfer same movements to different body parts and use repetition.DA.P.2.1.d

    5. e

      Improvise movements that can start and stop on cue.DA.P.2.1.e

    6. f

      Demonstrate contrasting ideas.DA.P.2.1.f

Historical and Cultural ContextDA.P.3

  • 1

    Begin to recognize ways in which dance represents different eras and cultures.DA.P.3.1

    1. a

      Explore how dance can be used to commemorate special occasions across various cultures.DA.P.3.1.a

    2. b

      Experience dances from other time periods.DA.P.3.1.b

Reflect, Connect, and RespondDA.P.4

  • 1

    Describe dance using basic movement vocabulary.DA.P.4.1

    1. a

      Identify different dance movements.DA.P.4.1.a

    2. b

      Describe a movement or dance with emerging vocabulary (e.g., body parts, verbs, adjectives, metaphors, imagery). DA.P.4.1.b

Frequently asked questions

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

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