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Number: DA.4.S.3

Title: Through purposeful practice, artists learn to manage, master, and refine simple, then complex, skills and techniques.

Type: Enduring Understanding

Subject: Dance

Grade: 4

Big Idea: Skills, Techniques, and Processes

This cluster includes the following benchmarks

Code	Description
DA.4.S.3.1:	Observe and practice appropriate alignment of the torso, arms, and legs in a given dance sequence, using assisted correction, allegory, and/or imagery to support understanding and successful repetition.
DA.4.S.3.2:	Identify weaknesses in personal strength, flexibility, and range of motion, and apply basic, safe practice exercises to address the need.
DA.4.S.3.3:	Practice weight shift and transitions through plie, elevation, pique, and chasse.
DA.4.S.3.4:	Replicate timing, rhythm, and accents demonstrated by the teacher and peers.
DA.4.S.3.5:	Maintain center of balance in various positions.
DA.4.S.3.6:	Practice varying expression and intention by moving in dance sequences using direct and indirect space and active and passive energy.
DA.4.S.3.7:	Repeat dance sequences with increasing speed and articulation to develop agility and coordination.

This cluster includes the following access points.

Access Point Number	Access Point Title
DA.4.S.3.In.0:	Practice given movements to show coordination between body parts.
DA.4.S.3.In.1:	Demonstrate the safe practice of a variety of dance techniques and processes.
DA.4.S.3.In.2:	Replicate a demonstrated rhythm in time to musical accompaniment.
DA.4.S.3.In.3:	Maintain balance in basic positions and in shifting weight.

Access Point Number	Access Point Title
DA.4.S.3.Su.0:	Demonstrate the safe practice of dance skills and techniques.
DA.4.S.3.Su.1:	Repeat movement sequences to musical accompaniment.
DA.4.S.3.Su.2:	Maintain balance in basic positions.

Access Point Number	Access Point Title
DA.4.S.3.Pa.0:	Imitate a sequence of two or more movements related to dance.
DA.4.S.3.Pa.1:	Maintain stable basic positions.

Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.

Name	Description
List of 1996 State Approved Standards in Elementary Dance Educationth Grade Dance Skill and Techniques:	This list shows the key dance skills and techniques that should be learned in a 4th grade dance classroom. The standards listed on the document were approved in 1996, and are helpful in understanding the evolution of state dance education standards. Educators seeking current standards should access http://www.cpalms.org

Standard 3 : Through purposeful practice, artists learn to manage, master, and refine simple, then complex, skills and techniques.