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

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  • DA.68.S.3.1 : Use and maintain principles of alignment in locomotor and non-locomotor movements.
  • DA.68.S.3.2 : Develop strength, stamina, flexibility, and range of motion through safe practices and knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.
  • DA.68.S.3.3 : Apply the mechanics of movement transitions and weight changes.
  • DA.68.S.3.4 : Perform, using dance technique, with musical accuracy and expression.
  • DA.68.S.3.5 : Perform a variety of movements while vertical, off-vertical, or balancing on one leg.
  • DA.68.S.3.6 : Change the expression or intention of a dance sequence by manipulating one or more dynamic elements.
  • DA.68.S.3.7 : Practice a variety of dance sequences to increase agility and coordination in movement patterns.
  • DA.68.S.3.8 : Develop and demonstrate a sense of line that is appropriate to the style of a given dance form.
Cluster Information
Number:
DA.68.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:
68
Big Idea
Skills, Techniques, and Processes
Cluster Access Points

This cluster includes the following Access Points.

  • DA.68.S.3.In.0 : Practice the principles of alignment in locomotor and non-locomotor movements.
  • DA.68.S.3.In.1 : Improve posture, strength, flexibility, and range of motion through safe practice exercises.
  • DA.68.S.3.In.2 : Practice a variety of movement transitions and weight changes.
  • DA.68.S.3.In.3 : Replicate timing, rhythm, and accents demonstrated by the teacher and peers.
  • DA.68.S.3.Su.0 : Practice the principles of alignment in selected movements.
  • DA.68.S.3.Su.1 : Perform selected safe practice exercises for improving posture, strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
  • DA.68.S.3.Su.2 : Maintain balance during movement transitions.
  • DA.68.S.3.Su.3 : Replicate a demonstrated rhythm in time to musical accompaniment.
  • DA.68.S.3.Pa.0 : Imitate the principles of alignment in selected movements.
  • DA.68.S.3.Pa.1 : Imitate selected, safe practice exercises for improving posture, strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
  • DA.68.S.3.Pa.2 : Imitate selected, safe practice exercises for improving posture, strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
  • DA.68.S.3.Pa.3 : Maintain balance in basic positions and shifting weight.
  • DA.68.S.3.Pa.4 : Repeat movement sequences to musical accompaniment.
Cluster Resources

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Lesson Plans
  • Puzzle Piece Choreography Manipulation: In this lesson, students will manipulate the order of short choreographed movement sequences using a puzzle piece assembly format.

  • Dance to the Everyday Beat : Students will record everyday sounds and create a dance to the beat of the everyday sounds (a minimum of three) .  Students will work collaboratively to choreograph and create a dance to the found sounds. 

  • Charleston: In this lesson students will compare and contrast different genres of dance with today's dance styles. Students will learn the four steps to the Charleston dance and add a complementary move of their choice.