Dance: Grade 2

Perceiving/Knowing

Producing/Performing

Responding/Reflecting

Name and use dance movement vocabulary when exploring, making and describing dance.

Recognize how technology increases opportunities to view dance worldwide.

Observe and explore dance forms from various cultures.

Notice and point out the expressive details of dances made and shared.

Identify sources that inspire dance-making.

Recognize and point out basic elements and concepts in their dance studies and those of others.

Explore the basic elements of dance with an emphasis on expression, focus and confidence.

Use technology to view dances and shape dance-making.

Share responsibility for collaborating with peers to create movement sequences and informal dances.

Explore dance movement vocabulary and basic compositional elements using a range of music genres.

Engage in dance experiences that explore social and multicultural themes.

Use feedback and basic self-assessment strategies to improve their dances and dance-making.

Talk about the meanings of dances seen and made.

Share responsibility to collaborate with peers to create movement sequences.

Describe how dancing can be beneficial to a healthy lifestyle.

Share their preferences for the dances they observe and consider those of their peers.

Discuss how dance can help people communicate.