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Ballet Unit Demonstration Test Chase' to 3rd Arabesque Test Performance technique assessment; Plies in all 5 Positions, tends from a la seconde, chase' to 3rd and 1st arabesque. Rubric Code: SX3CA56 By gstatile Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Dance Type: Quiz Grade Levels: 9-12

Ballet Unit Assessment
	Unacceptable 1 pts	Developing 2 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Exemplary 4 pts
Plies in all 5 Ballet Positions	Unacceptable Dancer fails to demonstrate and knowledge all 5 positions.	Developing Dancer performs some of the positions but struggles with the arm placement; misses two or more positions.	Proficient Dancer performs most of the positions in correct order with correct arms but misses one or two positions.	Exemplary Dancer performs all 5 positions with correct arms on both sides.
Tendus	Unacceptable Dancer has sickled feet and shows no attempt to stretch feet. Legs are weak and knees bend on the closing. Upper body is not strong and/or elbows are drooping. No attempt to a straight spine is shown.	Developing Dancer does not pointe feet fully and does not close with on a strong leg; knees bending/weak. Upper body is not correct and/or arms are not strong; elbows lifted and spine straight.	Proficient Dancer demonstrates with a pointed foot but may not close in a strong 3rd/5th position. Dancer is working toward a straight spine but may need reminding. Upper body is lifted and aligned.	Exemplary Dancer shows properly pointed foot and closes in 3rd or 5th without bending knees and pressing heel into the floor. Upper body is lifted and attention to spine is demonstrated.
Chase' Arabesque	Unacceptable Dancer does not attempt to chase' onto a turned out leg or demonstrate with correct arms. Leg is week and foot is not pointed.	Developing Dancer fails to demonstrate the chase thru 4th position. arabesque is not strong and dancer is not looking in the right direction.	Proficient Dancer chase's thru 4th position but does not complete the 5th en avant position. Arabesque has correct arm placement and focus is in the right direction.	Exemplary Dancer goes thru 1st position to 4th on the chase to a squared off 3rd arabesque on a properly turned out supporting leg. Transition to 1st arabesque is smooth. Focus is correct; out and beyond upstage arm.
Focus/Effort	Unacceptable Dancer does not perform with any effort and appears to be very unfocused.	Developing Dancer demonstrates exercise with little effort.	Proficient Dancer appears focused and performs with a good amount of effort.	Exemplary Dancer performs exercise with true energy and effort. Attention to quality of movement is evident.