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Dance Routine

Students are to create a dance routine in groups that is at least 2 minutes long. The routine needs to have a noticeable beginning, middle, and end. The group needs to remain in sync with each.

Rubric Code: QC925B

By LaurelB

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Subject: Dance

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Dance Routine
	Excellent Level 4 (N/A)	Very Good Level 3 (N/A)	Satisfactory Level 2 (N/A)	Needs Improvement Level 1 (N/A)
Ensemble (group is in sync)	Excellent Level 4 The group performs the same movements all of the time. It is very apparent they have rehearsed.	Very Good Level 3 The group performs the same movements most of the time. It is apparent they have rehearsed.	Satisfactory Level 2 The group performs the same movements most of the time. It appears the group did spend time rehearsing.	Needs Improvement Level 1 The group seldom performs the same movements at the same time. It appears the group did not spend much time rehearsing.
Steady Beat	Excellent Level 4 Movements are always in time with the beat of the music.	Very Good Level 3 Movements are in time with the beat of the <BR> music.	Satisfactory Level 2 Movements are sometimes in time with the beat of the music.	Needs Improvement Level 1 Movements are seldom in time with the beat of the music.
Knowledge of choreography	Excellent Level 4 Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the choreography with accuracy. The student is extremely prepared and knows the routine	Very Good Level 3 Demonstrates good knowledge of choreography. Keeps up with group. Few errors, however it does not interfere with performance.	Satisfactory Level 2 Demonstrates knowledge of choreography. Keeps up with group. Some errors.	Needs Improvement Level 1 Demonstrates little knowledge of choreography, unsure of some movements, hesitates, watches others and makes several errors
Rhythm/Tempo	Excellent Level 4 Shows a complete understanding of tempo and beat and stays on rhythm throughout the dance	Very Good Level 3 Accurate in beat, tempo, rhythms of dance sequences throughout the dance.	Satisfactory Level 2 Generally accurate in beat, tempo, rhythms of dance sequences most of the time.	Needs Improvement Level 1 Shows a basic understanding of tempo and beat, but falls behind and/or speeds up in places or makes errors in rhythm.