Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Dance: Grade Pre-K

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Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

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    Respond in movement to a variety of sensory stimuli (e.g., music/sound, animals, toys, narrative/story).DA.1.CR1.PK.1

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

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    Improvise movement that starts and stops on cue and expresses an idea.DA.2.CR2.PK.1

Refine and complete artistic work.

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    Respond to suggestions for changing movement through guided improvisational experiences.DA.3.CR3.PK.1

Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation.

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    Move with opposing characteristics of speed (e.g., fast and slow), energy (e.g., sharp and smooth), and weight (e.g., heavy and light).DA.4.CR4.PK.1

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

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    Demonstrate basic full body locomotor and non-locomotor skills and move individual body parts.DA.5.PR1.PK.1

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    Start and stop movement on cue, while maintaining personal space.DA.5.PR1.PK.2

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

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    Use a simple prop as a part of a dance.DA.6.PR2.PK.1

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

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    Observe a dance, Identify a movement, and repeat it.DA.7-8.RE1-2.PK.1

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

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    Find a movement that you like in a dance.DA.9.RE3.PK.1

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    Explain why it is fun to do.DA.9.RE3.PK.2

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

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    Show a dance movement experienced at home or elsewhere.DA.10.CO1.PK.1

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

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    Observe illustrations from a story. Discuss observations and identify ideas for dance movement and demonstrate them.DA.11.CO2.PK.1

Frequently asked questions

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

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