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Creative Dance Choreography Project 
Creative Dance Choreography Project
Students are to create a dance in groups that is minimum 1:30 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.
Rubric Code: MXB9266
By rgreenberg
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Subject: Dance  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Dance or Pantomime Composition
  Needs Improvement

19 pts

Satisfactory

21 pts

Very Good

23 pts

Excellent

25 pts

Creativity and Interpretation

Needs Improvement

The dance does not contain a visible beginning, middle and ending. Tools of composition have not been considered.
Used common and stereotypical patterns borrowed from others.
Used simple patterns.
Satisfactory

The beginning and the ending of the dance are the same. Two of the basic tools were used in creating movement.
Group went beyond familiar to take small risks.
Movements repeated limited common patterns and themes.
Very Good

The dance contains 2 of the 3 separate parts. Basic tools were used in creating movement. Group took risks while exploring a variety of creative options.
Movements showed unusual patterns and fair variety.
Excellent

The dance contains a visible beginning, middle and end.
Tools were used in deriving movement and images. Group took risks while exploring numerous creative options. Movements are highly original, executed well and highlight the music in an interesting way.
Space

Needs Improvement

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

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

Facings, levels, shapes, focus, use of body and size were full and complete.
Phrasings and facings were full and complete.
Excellent

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

Needs Improvement

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

Timing was explored but phrasing was inconsistent. Rhythmic phrasing was apprehensive.
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.
Dynamics are strong and enhance phrases.
Motivation/ Movement Intention

Needs Improvement

Concept was unclear.
Thoughts seem unorganized and movement was unclear.
Satisfactory

Work is not conveying concept.
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.
Group Effort

Needs Improvement

Group did not make effective use of class time and was typically off task.
Poor attitude towards project.
Participated only with strong encouragement.
Easily distracted and hard to maintain focus.
Satisfactory

Group somewhat made effective use of class time but was sometimes off task.
Frequent reminders maintain focus on the dance routine. Some distraction.
Very Good

Group made effective use of the class most of the time.
Group participated in dance with positive attitude.
Few reminders to maintain focus and follow group collective instruction.
Excellent

Group made effective use of class time by being on task all of the time.
Group participated with enthusiasm, and encouraged group members.
Group consistently focused on task.



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