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Dance Choreography Project 
Dance Choreography Project
Students are to create a dance in groups that is 3 to 5 minutes 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. This dance must creatively tell a story that has a complete message for audience interpretation.
Rubric Code: MXACAB7
By RVictorian
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Subject: Dance  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Dance composition
  Limited effectiveness

4 pts

Some effectiveness

6 pts

Considerable effectiveness

8 pts

Excellent effectiveness

10 pts

Structure

Limited effectiveness

The dance does not contain a visible beginning, middle and ending. Tools of composition have not been considered.
Some effectiveness

The beginning and the ending of the dance are the same. Two of the basic tools were used in creating movement.
Considerable effectiveness

The dance contains 2 of the 3 separate parts. Basic tools were used in creating movement.
Excellent effectiveness

The dance contains a visible beginning, middle and end.


Tools were used in deriving movement and images.
space

Limited effectiveness

Use of space is 2 dimensional and underdeveloped: students do no use the space to enhance the dance.
Some effectiveness

Students movement within the space has some effectiveness, but the space is still not completely utilized.
Considerable effectiveness

Students movement within the space is considerably effective. The movement within the space enhances the dance.
Excellent effectiveness

Students movement within the space is executed excellently. The movement enhances the dance and the theme of the dance.
Time/ Dynamics

Limited effectiveness

Changes in timing have not been utilized.

Counts were inconsistent and rhythmic phrasing was undynamic and not well thought out.

Flow is missing.
Some effectiveness

Timing was explored but phrasing was inconsistent. Rhythmic phrasing was apprehensive.

Dynamics are lacking.
Considerable effectiveness

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

Rhythm is interesting and adds depth to work. Movement has value without music.

Dynamics are strong and enhance phrases.
Motivation/ Movement Intention

Limited effectiveness

Concept was unclear.
Thoughts seem unorganized and movement was unclear.
Some effectiveness

Work is not conveying concept.

Ideas seem to flow in a difficult manner. Idea was in the head but not in the body.
Considerable effectiveness

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

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

Limited effectiveness

Group did not make effective use of class time and was typically off task.

Unprepared for class. Closed to suggestions. Did not see change as positive. Negative reception to corrections. Unable to view work and correct or improve.
Some effectiveness

Group somewhat made effective use of class time but was sometimes off task.

Only did minimal of what was asked. Not able to look at work that needs improvement. Seemed unfocused.
Considerable effectiveness

Group made effective use of the class most of the time.

Open to suggestions for most part. At times unable to view work and make necessary changes.
Excellent effectiveness

Group made effective use of class time by being on task all of the time.

Open to suggestions. Able to look at work and make improvements using the tools.
Physical education
Movement competence.

Limited effectiveness

Students take responsibility
for improving a skill by breaking it down, getting feedback on the way they perform each part, and
working on parts that need improvement with limited effectiveness.
Some effectiveness

Students take responsibility
for improving a skill by breaking it down, getting feedback on the way they perform each part, and
working on parts that need improvement with some effectiveness.
Considerable effectiveness

take responsibility
for improving a skill by breaking it down, getting feedback on the way they perform each part, and
working on parts that need improvement with considerable effectiveness.
Excellent effectiveness

take responsibility
for improving a skill by breaking it down, getting feedback on the way they perform each part, and
working on parts that need improvement with excellent effectiveness.
Health
Benefits and dangers of media

Limited effectiveness

demonstrate an understanding of factors that contribute to healthy development with limited effectiveness.

Students demonstrated limited understanding of the influence of media.
Some effectiveness

demonstrate an understanding of factors that contribute to healthy development with some effectiveness.

Students demonstrate some understanding of the influence of media and display this through movement.
Considerable effectiveness

demonstrate an understanding of factors that contribute to healthy development with considerable effectiveness.

Students demonstrate considerable understanding of the influence of media and present this through movement.
Excellent effectiveness

demonstrate an understanding of factors that contribute to healthy development with excellent effectiveness.

Students demonstrate excellent understanding of the influence of media and incorporate this in their theme presented through dance.



Keywords:
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