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Elements of Dance Rubric

Grade 3 A1.3 create dance phrases using a variety of pattern forms A1.4 demonstrate how dance elements can be used to create and expand the movement vocabulary within different sections of a larger pattern Grade 4 A1.4 use the elements of energy and time in a dance piece to communicate an idea

Rubric Code: Q25W9W7

By Lexy260

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Subject: Dance

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: K-5

Dance Composition
	Needs Improvement (N/A)	Satisfactory (N/A)	Very Good (N/A)	Excellent (N/A)
The Body	Needs Improvement students do not show any whole body actions or locomotor patterns	Satisfactory students use only a few whole body actions, either gestures, locomotor patterns or body shapes during their dance.	Very Good students use some whole body actions, either gestures, locomotor patterns or body shapes during their dance.	Excellent students use a majority of whole body actions, either gestures, locomotor patterns, or body shapes during the dance.
Space	Needs Improvement Directions, levels, shapes, focus and size are flat and lack interest. Use of space is 2 dimensional and underdeveloped.	Satisfactory Directions, levels, shapes, focus and size are minimally manipulated.	Very Good Directions, levels, shapes, focus and size were full and complete. Phrasings and directions were effectively manipulated.	Excellent Directions, levels, shapes, focus and size are interesting and enhance ideas. Use of space was defined.
Time/ Dynamics	Needs Improvement Changes in timing have not been utilised.Timing with the music was inconsistent, rhythmic phrasing was undynamic and lacked flow.	Satisfactory Timing was explored but phrasing was inconsistent. Rhythmic phrasing was apprehensive. Dynamics are lacking.	Very Good Exploration of rhythm and music is evident. Movement clearly communicate an idea. Dynamics add to the value to the movement.	Excellent Rhythm is interesting and adds depth to work. Movement has value without music. Dynamics are strong and enhance phrases.
Relationship	Needs Improvement students do not have any formation that is practiced with their full group.	Satisfactory students use one formation with their group that looks like most of it is practiced. It represents some matching, following and contrasting moves.	Very Good students use more than one formation with their group that looks like it is well rehearsed and almost all the moves are matching, following or representing contrasting moves.	Excellent students have various formations in their group that were well rehearsed and flowing from moves that matched, followed or contrasted moves.