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K–12 Standards

Dance: Grade 7

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Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

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    Compare a variety of stimuli and make selections to expand movement vocabulary and artistic expression.DA.1.CR1.7.1

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

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    Individually or in a group, create and vary a dance combination that communicates an artistic intent and evaluate why some movements are more or less effective than others.DA.2.CR2.7.1

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    Document the dance.DA.2.CR2.7.2

Refine and complete artistic work.

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    Evaluate possible revisions of a dance composition based on feedback.DA.3.CR3.7.1

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    Explain how they may clarify artistic intent.DA.3.CR3.7.2

Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.

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    Compare and contrast movement characteristics from a variety of dance styles.DA.4.CR4.7.1

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    Determine what dancers must do to perform them clearly.DA.4.CR4.7.2

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

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    Recall and demonstrate complex dance sequences with an emphasis on movement transitions in relation to musical phrasing in one or more dance styles.DA.5.PR1.7.1

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    Understand individual physical capabilities and adjust movement accordingly.DA.5.PR1.7.2

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    Discuss benefits of healthy practices and sound nutrition in dance training and how choices enhance performance.DA.5.PR1.7.3

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

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    Explore possibilities of producing dance in a variety of venues or for different audiences.DA.6.PR2.7.1

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    Explain how the production elements and dance choreography would be adapted to different situations.DA.6.PR2.7.2

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

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    Share and discuss different interpretations of the meaning of a dance based on observations of dance elements, structure, and context using genre specific dance terminology (e.g., alignment; kick, ball-change; canon).DA.7-8.RE1-2.7.1

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

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    Discuss the characteristics and artistic intent of a dance.DA.9.RE3.7.1

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    Develop artistic criteria to critique the dance using genre-specific terminology.DA.9.RE3.7.2

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

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    Compare and contrast movement characteristics found in a variety of dance genres.DA.10.CO1.7.1

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    Discuss how the movement characteristics communicate meaning and how they relate and/or differ from one's own movement characteristics or values and beliefs.DA.10.CO1.7.2

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

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    Choose a topic, concept, or content from another discipline of study and research how other art forms have expressed the topic. Create a dance study that expresses the idea.DA.11.CO2.7.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7
When were these standards adopted?
2015
Where can I read the official document?
Oregon Arts Content Standards: Dance

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