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Pirouettes - Jazz Technique 
Pirouettes - Jazz Technique
Dancer must demonstrate knowledge of using all of the proper dance techniques to complete at least a single, double or triple pirouette turn.
Rubric Code: R233XB2
By Coachmcbride
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Subject: Dance  
Type: Quiz  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Rockstar Dancer!

5 pts

Good Job Dancer

4 pts

Keep Working Dancer

3 pts

Dancer Review

2 pts

Passe

Supporting leg is straight with a high lifted passe. Passe is fully connected to the supporting leg. Foot is pointed and not wrapping or sickilng. Clean parallel jazz passe.
Rockstar Dancer!

Dancer clearly demonstrates a proper jazz passe most if not all of the time.
Good Job Dancer

Dancer understands and demonstrates a proper jazz passe. Dancer can demonstrate with clarity and precision.
Keep Working Dancer

Dancer somewhat demonstrates a proper jazz passe. Needs to be more consistent.
Dancer Review

Dancer does not understand and is unable to demonstrate a proper jazz passe.
Spot

Keeping the eyes focused on specific spot at eye level. Must whip the head around to the exact same spot.
Rockstar Dancer!

Dancer spots most if not all of the time during pirouettes. Dancer clearly demonstrates an understanding of the spotting technique
Good Job Dancer

Dancer spots most of the time during pirouettes. Dancer needs to spot with clarity and precision.
Keep Working Dancer

Dancer spots half of the time during pirouettes. Needs to be more consistent.
Dancer Review

Dancer does not understand the spotting technique.
Preparation/Discipline

Arms move from 2nd to 3rd position in opposition. Feet move from a tendu stretch to a parallel 4th position. Full stretched tendu, front heel is grounded, back foot in forced arch, plie with squared hips. Weight is centered.
Rockstar Dancer!

Dancer demonstrates an excellent and precise preparation. Dancer is disciplined and prepared with hair pulled back, dance attire, and dance shoes.
Good Job Dancer

Dancer demonstrates a stable preparation most of the time. Dancer can demonstrate preparation with clarity and precision. Dancers is missing 1 out of the 3 disciplined preparations.
Keep Working Dancer

Dancer understands preparations, but cannot demonstrate the preparation with accuracy. Needs to be more consistent. Dancer is missing 2 out of the 3 disciplined preparations.
Dancer Review

Dancer does not understand and is unable to demonstrate a proper jazz preparation. Dancer is not prepared with hair, attire, and shoes.
Releve

Balancing on the highest point in demi-point. Weight is stable on the big toe, ankles are aligned with the toes and knee. No buckling of the ankle. Ankle is strong and stable.
Rockstar Dancer!

Holds releve to end in a balance and fully sustains pirouette turns.
Good Job Dancer

Dancer demonstrates a stable releve most of the time. Dancer can demonstrate a higher releve.
Keep Working Dancer

Dancer demonstrates a somewhat stable releve. Dancer demonstrates a low releve.
Dancer Review

Dancer does not understand and is unable to demonstrate a proper releve.
Overall Body Alignment/Posture

straight legs, squared hips, centered weight, shoulders pressed down, lifting out of the spine, engaged abs/core, firm glutes, engaged upper backs (strong arms)
Rockstar Dancer!

Dancer demonstrates excellent posture and alignment while performing.
Good Job Dancer

Dancer demonstrates good posture and alignment. Dancer needs to demonstrate posture with more precision.
Keep Working Dancer

Dancer somewhat shows correct posture and alignment. Needs to be more consistent.
Dancer Review

Dancer doesn't have correct posture or alignment.



Keywords:
  • turn, pirouette, jazz, technique, dance

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