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K–12 Standards

Dance: Grade 8

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Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

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    Implement movement from a variety of stimuli to develop dance content for an original dance.DA.1.CR1.8.1

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

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    Individually or in a group, create a complete dance that communicates personal or cultural meaning.DA.2.CR2.8.1

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    Document the dance and discuss how the dance communicates non-verbally.DA.2.CR2.8.2

Refine and complete artistic work.

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    Revise choreography collaboratively or independently based on artistic criteria, self-reflection, and feedback of others.DA.3.CR3.8.1

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    Articulate the reasons for choices.DA.3.CR3.8.2

Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.

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    Use different tempos in different body parts at the same time.DA.4.CR4.8.1

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    Use energy and dynamics to enhance and project movements.DA.4.CR4.8.2

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

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    Perform complex dance sequences with an emphasis on accurate dance technique appropriate to one or more dance styles.DA.5.PR1.8.1

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    Research healthy and safe practices for dancers.DA.5.PR1.8.2

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    Articulate personal health and performance goals and plans to reach those goals.DA.5.PR1.8.3

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

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    Collaborate to design production elements that would heighten the artistic intent of a dance performed on a stage for an audience.DA.6.PR2.8.1

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    Explain reasons for choices.DA.6.PR2.8.2

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

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    Compare the meaning of different dances based on observations of dance elements, structure, and context using genre specific dance terminology (e.g., contraction, theme and variation, downstage).DA.7-8.RE1-2.8.1

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

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    Recognize varied dance styles and compare and contrast their cultural and aesthetic forms and values using genre-specific dance terminology.DA.9.RE3.8.1

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

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    Relate connections found between different dances.DA.10.CO1.8.1

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    Discuss the relevance of the connections to the development of one's personal perspectives.DA.10.CO1.8.2

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

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    Analyze and discuss how dances from a variety of cultures, societies, historical periods, or communities reveal the ideas and perspectives of the people.DA.11.CO2.8.1

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    Use the information to create a dance study that expresses one specific point of view.DA.11.CO2.8.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?
2015
Where can I read the official document?
Oregon Arts Content Standards: Dance

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