Grade 2

Other Minnesota Arts: Dance sets

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Demonstrate locomotor and non-locomotor movements inspired by a given stimuli. 1.2.2.2.1

Combine a variety of movements while changing the elements of dance. 1.2.2.2.2

Improvise movement within a simple dance structure and identify the structure.1.2.2.3.1

Create movement that communicates an idea, emotion, or image. 1.2.2.3.2

Apply suggestions and make choices to change movement in guided improvisation and in original dance phrases.1.2.2.4.1

Document shapes and actions of dance by drawing a picture, using symbols, or utilizing technology.**1.2.2.4.2

Demonstrate a range of actions and movement sequences in and through space.1.2.3.5.1

Move safely in a variety of spatial relationships and formations, alone and with a partner. 1.2.3.5.2

Identify and apply simple production elements including contributions by others such as a composer. 1.2.3.6.1

Describe how movement conveys meaning using dance terminology.1.2.4.7.1

Describe movements in dances from various genres and cultures.1.2.4.7.2

Discuss an observed dance using a feedback protocol. 1.2.4.8.1

Describe a dance that expresses personal meaning and explain how certain movements express this meaning.1.2.5.9.1

Compare and contrast the movement characteristics or qualities found in at least two dance genres.1.2.5.9.2

Relate a dance to the people or environment from which it originates, including dances of Minnesota American Indian tribes and communities.    1.2.5.10.1

Create a dance based on a concept of another content area.1.2.5.10.2