Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Dance: Grade 3

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Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

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    Experiment with a variety of self-identified stimuli for movement (e.g., text, images, observed dance, personal experiences).DA.1.CR1.3.1

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

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    Create a simple movement combination using other dance structures (e.g., AB, ABA, theme and variation, repetition) that may express an idea or feeling.DA.2.CR2.3.1

Refine and complete artistic work.

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    Revise movement choices in response to feedback to improve a short dance combination.DA.3.CR3.3.1

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    Describe the differences the changes made in the movements.DA.3.CR3.3.2

Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.

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    Fill specified duration of time with movement and differentiate between "in time" and "out of time" to music.DA.4.CR4.3.1

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    Change use of energy and dynamics by modifying movements and applying specific characteristics to heighten the effect of their intent.DA.4.CR4.3.2

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

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    Demonstrate dance combinations with a partner or in a group combining body shapes and movement patterns.DA.5.PR1.3.1

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    Adjust body-use to coordinate with others to safely execute movement with an awareness of body alignment.DA.5.PR1.3.2

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

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    Explore simple production elements (e.g., costumes, props, music, scenery, lighting) for a dance performed for an audience in a designated specific performance space.DA.6.PR2.3.1

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

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    Identify and describe elements of dance (e.g., body parts, shapes, movement patterns, relationships, use of space, time, and effort) in an observed dance from a specific genre or culture.DA.7-8.RE1-2.3.1

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

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    Select dance movements from specific genres or cultures.DA.9.RE3.3.1

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    Identify characteristic movements from these dances and describe in basic dance terminology ways in which they are alike and different.DA.9.RE3.3.2

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

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    Compare the relationships expressed in a dance to relationships in one's own life.DA.10.CO1.3.1

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    Explain how they are the same or different.DA.10.CO1.3.2

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

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    Observe a dance and relate the movement to the people or environment in which the dance was created and performed.DA.11.CO2.3.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3
When were these standards adopted?
2015
Where can I read the official document?
Oregon Arts Content Standards: Dance

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