iRubric: Senior Culminating project rubric

Student was absent as many times as they were present. Student somewhat participated in the planning, preparation, creating, teaching and learning processes, but didn't put in equal effort. Student participated in most rehearsals, but was distracted or distracting much of the time and did not dance to their fullest potential. Student had a negative attitude throughout the process and outwardly expressed frustration.

Student was present most classes, however had absences that interfered with the rehearsal process. Student participated in the planning, preparation, creating, teaching and learning processes, but relied on others in class for support and struggled with collaborating. Student participated in each rehearsal with some distractions and was, at times, distracting to others. Student exhibited some frustration and a negative attitude at times.

Student was present in class for most classes, however had some notable absences. Student participated in the planning, preparation, creating, teaching and learning processes, but relied on others in class for support. Student participated in each rehearsal with some distractions or not fully focused. Student was amiable throughout the process.

Student was present in class for all classes (missing only 1-2 through the process). Student fully and actively participated in the planning, preparation, creating, teaching and learning processes and was good at collaborating. Student danced to their fullest potential every rehearsal. Student also had a positive and attitude throughout the entire process.

Shows little sense of creativity and choreographic ability. Did not use choreographic tools and structures.

Piece was complete and used choreographic tools and structures, but student appears to not have a full grasp of how and when to use them.

Demonstrated good understanding of how to use prior knowledge to piece together a dance. Correctly used the choreographic tools and structure, but felt slightly disconnected.

Demonstrated excellent creativity while pulling from prior knowledge. Demonstrated a high understanding of the choreographic tools and structures and used them to create a cohesive piece.

Dancer notated their section only or only part of the dance. No counts or formations were included. Dancer did not include a reflection.

Dancer notated an outline of their sections. No counts or formations were included. Dancer wrote a few thoughts about the process.

Dancer notated their specific section or choreography. Some counts and formations were included. Dancer included a reflection of the process.

Dancer clearly and completely highlighted their specific sections and included formation maps and counts. Dancer wrote a thoughtful and thorough reflection of the process and self evaluation.

Dancer did not perform beyond executing the choreography.

Dancer performed through segments they were confident with. Dancer attempted to use some eye contact and facial expressions. Dancer danced full out through some of the movements, but mistakes took dancer out of character.

Dancer attempted to create a believable presence and character that engaged the audience through most of the piece. Dancer communicated through eye contact, and some facial expressions. Dancer danced full out most of the piece. Dancer only hesitated slightly if mistakes were made, but was able to continue to stay in character.

Dancer created a believable presence and character that engaged the audience. Dancer communicated through eye contact, body language, facial expressions and full commitment to the choreography. Dancer did not show it if any mistakes were made.