iRubric: Dance Performance Evaluation rubric

Dancer shows knowledge of sequence of choreography, and stayed in time with the music, showing excellent musicality

Dancer shows some knowledge of sequence of choreography, mostly staying in time with the music. 1-2 errors in musicality

Dancer shows little knowledge of sequence of choreography, rarely staying in time with the music. 3 or more errors in musicality

Dancer failed to demonstrate knowledge of choreography, almost never staying in time with the music. No demonstration of musicality

Score: ___________

Dancer always demonstrated appropriate expressions and performed the dance piece with true energy and effort.

Dancer mostly demonstrated appropriate expressions and performed the dance piece with a good amount of energy and effort

Dancer rarely demonstrated appropriate expressions and lacked energy in performance

Dancer failed to demonstrate appropriate expressions and seemed unfocused throughout the performance

Score: ___________

Dancer always used class time wisely and remained focus on task, dancer came to class prepared: practiced and retained previous choreography, dancer helped other members of the group learn and practice steps

Dancer used time wisely and was rarely off task, dancer knew most of the choreography and frequently helped others

Dancer used time wisely but had to be reminded to stay on task, losing focus occasionally, Dancer knew some of the choreography and occasionally helped others

Dancer rarely used class time wisely (spending too much time in changing room and talking during class) and was often off task, dancer did not retain previous choreography and rarely helped other or practiced individually