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African Dance Sequence

Pre Assessment: Dance Performance

Students will be assessed on various performance quality elements.

Rubric Code: ZA9X63

By ktingey

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Subject: Dance

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12

DANCE PERFORMANCE
	Beginning 1 pts	Developing 2 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Exemplary 4 pts
Knowledge of choreography	Beginning Demonstrates some knowledge of choreography, but unsure of movements. Often hesitates/ watches others; makes several errors	Developing Demonstrates knowledge of choreography. Keeps up with group. Some errors, causing brief pause in performance.	Proficient Demonstrates good knowledge of choreography. Keeps up with group. Few errors, however it does not interfere with performance.	Exemplary Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the choreography. Is completely rhythmically accurate.
Technical Skills Brain Dance Patterns	Beginning Basic understanding of technique (ie. footwork, quality of movements, body positions) demonstrated in performance. Several technical errors are made while performing.	Developing Dance performed with attention to most details of technique and Brain Dance Patterns, but hasn't attained proficiency in African Dance dance style yet. Some technical errors.	Proficient Dance performed with attention to details of technique and Brain Dance patterns, has attained proficiency in African dance style.	Exemplary Dance performed with great attention to quality of movement, body position, Brain Dance Patterns. Also demonstrates an excellent understanding of African Dance dance style.
Performance Skills	Beginning The dancer is generally focused, but only some attempt made to communicate with others on stage or audience.	Developing The dancer communicates with other dancers and audience through eye contact and facial and body expression. Occasionally loses focus.	Proficient The dancer communicates with other dancers and audience through eye contact and facial and body expression. Is able to engage the audience.	Exemplary The dancer creates a believable character on stage and is able to engage the audience completely throughout their performance.