Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Dance: Grade 2

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Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

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    Explore movement inspired by a variety of stimuli and suggest additional sources for movement ideas.DA.1.CR1.2.1

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

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    Create a dance phrase with a clear beginning, middle, and end that has a main idea.DA.2.CR2.2.1

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    Draw a map or picture of the dance.DA.2.CR2.2.2

Refine and complete artistic work.

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    Make choices to change movement from guided improvisation and/or short remembered sequences.DA.3.CR3.2.1

Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.

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    Identify the length of time (duration) a move or phrase takes (e.g., whether it is long or short).DA.4.CR4.2.1

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    Choose and demonstrate movement qualities appropriate to different music selections and movement contexts.DA.4.CR4.2.2

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

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    Demonstrate a range of locomotor and non-locomotor movements and basic dance combinations that require moving through space using a variety of pathways.DA.5.PR1.2.1

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    Adjust and modify movements and spatial arrangements upon request.DA.5.PR1.2.2

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

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    Use simple production elements (e.g., hand props or simple scenery) while performing dance for others.DA.6.PR2.2.1

Perceive and analyze artistic work. Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

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    Identify a movement from a dance that suggests an idea.DA.7-8.RE1-2.2.1

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    Explain how the movement captures the idea using simple dance terminology (e.g., gallop, bend, turn).DA.7-8.RE1-2.2.2

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

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    Observe different dances and discuss characteristics of the dances that make them work well.DA.9.RE3.2.1

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    Explain why, using simple dance terminology.DA.9.RE3.2.2

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

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    Describe, create, and/or perform a dance that expresses personal meaning.DA.10.CO1.2.1

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    Explain how certain movements express this personal meaning.DA.10.CO1.2.2

Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

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    Read or write a story and dance it.DA.11.CO2.2.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2
When were these standards adopted?
2015
Where can I read the official document?
Oregon Arts Content Standards: Dance

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