Dance: Grade 4

Creating

Performing

Responding

Connecting

Demonstrate an understanding of the choreographic process.

Demonstrate an understanding of dance as a form of communication.

Identify and demonstrate movement elements, skills, and technique in ballet and jazz terminology.

Understand and model dance etiquette as a classroom participant, performer, and observer.

Recognize the relationship between human anatomy and movement.

Understand and apply music concepts to dance.

Demonstrate critical and creative thinking in dance.

Understand and demonstrate dance throughout history and in various cultures.

Recognize connections between dance and wellness.

Integrate dance into other areas of knowledge.

Explore a variety of choreographic structures, forms, and designs (e.g. AB, ABA, canon, call-response, narrative, complementary/contrasting shapes, symmetry).

Demonstrate proper dance technique while performing choreography.

Implement the use of props within choreography.

Use movement to express an idea or feeling.

Understand how theatrical elements (e.g. costuming, lighting) contribute to the meaning of dance.

Participate in dance technique based warm-up.

Demonstrate knowledge of introductory dance terminology and fundamental principles of dance techniques.

Demonstrate accuracy, focus, control, and coordination in performing locomotor sequences.

Perform smooth transitions when connecting movements. 

Demonstrate basic use of a prop.

Demonstrate attentiveness, full participation, and cooperation with others in the dance learning and performing environment.

Demonstrate focus, concentration, and self-discipline in the performance of skills.

Apply knowledge of appropriate behaviors and skills as an audience member and dance observer.

Recognize and identify fundamental muscles, bones, and joints.

Demonstrate alignment and placement in locomotor and non-locomotor movement.

Recognize different musical styles and genres.

Demonstrate musicality while performing dance phrases.

Critique a dance performance using elements of dance (e.g. body, space, time, energy) and appropriate dance terminology.

Discuss the experience of performing a choreographed work.

Participate in a dance from a different culture.

Recognize the reason for dance in other cultures. 

Compare and contrast various dance styles throughout history (e.g. ballet, jazz, tap, folk). 

Understand how health, hygiene, and nutrition enhance dance ability.

Define the elements of personal safety in dance.

Demonstrate respect for personal well-being and the well-being of others.

Explore how dance builds physical and emotional well-being (e.g. positive body image, physical goals, creative goals, focus/concentration).

Compare and contrast dance to other art forms and subject areas.

Discuss and integrate the uses of media and technology in dance.

Explore technological tools related to performance (e.g. lighting, sound).