Explore and demonstrate the element of space through its spatial components: shape, personal and shared space, locomotor and nonlocomotor/axial movement, levels, and direction.

1.1.3

Depth 2

Explore the element of force through the use of sharp and smooth movements.

1.1.4

Depth 2

Explore the element of time through movement using tempo and rhythm.

1.2.1

Depth 2

Explore skills of leading and following using contrasting ideas.

1.2.2

Depth 2

Explore the difference between improvised and learned movement using different styles of music.

1.2.3

Depth 2

Identify and demonstrate that dance has a beginning, middle, and end.

1.3.1

Depth 2

Explore the expression of feelings within a simple story through movement or gesture.

1.3.2

Depth 2

Respond to dance movement from various sources/styles.

1.3.3

Depth 2

Explore the different ways that humans move.

1.4.1

Depth 2

Share personal feelings from participation in creative movement activities.

1.4.2

Depth 2

Express personal feelings about observed dance movement.

1.4.3

Depth 2

Describe observed dance movement activities using one dance element.

1.5.1

Depth 2

Observe and describe different types of dance in various communities and cultures.

1.5.2

Depth 2

Identify and explore dance from various cultures.

1.6.1

Depth 2

Introduce the physical and mental benefits of creative movement.

1.6.2

Depth 2

Introduce healthy practices in dance.

1.7.1

Depth 2

Explore similarities between dance and two other art forms (visual art, music, theatre).

1.7.2

Depth 2

Explore connections between dance and one other discipline area (language arts, mathematics, science, social studies).

1.8.1

Depth 2

Demonstrate respect and appreciation during a live dance performance.

1.8.2

Depth 2

Identify a variety of dance career opportunities.

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Source document: Indiana Academic Standards for Dance (2010)
License: CC BY 3.0 US
Normalized subject: The Arts