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Dance Choreography Project 
Dance Choreography Project
Students are to create a dance in groups that is 4 eight counts long. The dance needs to have a noticeable beginning, middle, and end. Students will apply the creative process to the composition of short dance pieces, using the elements of dance to communicate feelings and ideas. At leat 4 technique skills (tuns and leaps), and various levels.
Rubric Code: WX5X4B7
By dmstanley
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Subject: Dance  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Dance or Pantomime Composition
  Needs Improvement

19 pts

Satisfactory

21 pts

Very Good

23 pts

Excellent

25 pts

Structure/ Craft

Needs Improvement

The dance does not contain a visible beginning, middle and ending. Tools of composition have not been considered. Props were not present in the composition of the dance.
Satisfactory

The beginning and the ending of the dance are the same. Two of the basic tools were used in creating movement. Props were only used once or twice.
Very Good

The dance contains 2 of the 3 separate parts. Basic tools were used in creating movement. Props were used but didn't make sense with their thematic content.
Excellent

The dance contains a visible beginning, middle and end.<BR>
Tools were used in deriving movement and images. Students used props in an appropriate way which added to the overall theme of the dance.
Space

Needs Improvement

Facings, levels, shapes, focus and size are flat and lack interest. Use of space is 2 dimensional and underdeveloped.
Satisfactory

Facings, levels, shapes, focus and size are minimally manipulated.
Very Good

Facings, levels, shapes, focus and size were full and complete. <BR>
Phrasings and facings were full and complete.
Excellent

Facings, levels, shapes, focus and size are interesting and enhance ideas.<BR>
Use of space was defined.
Time/ Dynamics

Needs Improvement

Changes in timing have not been utilized.<BR>
Counts were inconsistent and rhythmic phrasing was undynamic and not well thought out. <BR>
Flow is missing.
Satisfactory

Timing was explored but phrasing was inconsistent. Rhythmic phrasing was apprehensive.<BR>
Dynamics are lacking.
Very Good

Exploration of rythm and music is evident. Movement has a voice of its own. Dynamics add to the value fo the movement.
Excellent

Rhythm is interesting and adds depth to work. Movement has value without music.<BR>
Dynamics are strong and enhance phrases.
Motivation/ Movement Intention

Needs Improvement

Concept was unclear.<BR>
Thoughts seem unorganized and movement was unclear.
Satisfactory

Work is not conveying concept.<BR>
Ideas seem to flow in a difficult manner. Idea was in the head but not in the body.
Very Good

Work is conveying concept and sculpting of movement was adequate. Sculpting of movement was adequate.
Excellent

Concept is clear. Work was well crafted and well thought out.
Class Work

Needs Improvement

Group did not make effective use of class time and was typically off task.<BR>
Deadlines met 60-70%.<BR>
Unprepared for class. Closed to suggestions. Did not see change as positive. Negative reception to corrections. Unable to view work and correct or improve.
Satisfactory

Group somewhat made effective use of class time but was sometimes off task.<BR>
Deadlines met 70-80%<BR>
Only did minimal of what was asked. Not able to look at work that needs improvement. Seemed unfocused.
Very Good

Group made effective use of the class most of the time.<BR>
Deadlines met 80-90%. Open to suggestions for most part. At times unable to view work and make necessary changes.
Excellent

Group made effective use of class time by being on task all of the time.<BR>
Deadlines met 100%.<BR>
Open to suggestions. Able to look at work and make improvements using the tools.



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