DA.912.H.1.2

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Study dance works created by artists of diverse backgrounds, and use their work as inspiration for performance or creating new works.
General Information
Subject Area: Dance
Grade: 912
Big Idea: Historical and Global Connections
Enduring Understanding: Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d).
Date Adopted or Revised: 12/10
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
7967010: Access Visual and Performing Arts (Specifically in versions: 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2020, 2020 - 2023, 2023 - 2025 (current), 2025 and beyond)
0300300: World Dance (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0300310: Dance Techniques 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0300330: Dance Techniques 3 Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0300360: Ballet 3 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0300370: Ballet 4 Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0300380: Dance Choreography/Performance 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0300390: Dance Choreography/Performance 2 Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0300430: Dance Repertory 4 Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0300460: Dance History and Aesthetics 2 Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2020 (course terminated))
0300650: Florida's Preinternational Baccalaureate Dance (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
1305330: Eurhythmics 4 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0300338: Dance Celebration for Students of Mixed Mobilities (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
0300334: Dance Techniques 4 Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
0300305: Introduction to Dance (Specifically in versions: 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))

Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
DA.912.H.1.In.0: Compare influences of dance on cultures over time.
DA.912.H.1.Pa.0: Recognize a variety of culturally significant dances.
DA.912.H.1.Su.0: Recognize the influence of dance on culture.

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Lesson Plan

Understanding Civic Participation Through Dance:

In this integrated civics and dance lesson, students will analyze the dance of the Civil Rights Movement and how it was used to fight the distortion of Black people and racism. Students will explore dancers of the time and how dance was used to eradicate the negative stereotypes of Black people. Students will learn about the rise of Black dancers in American concert dance and how Black dancers made a conscious effort to educate others about the beauty and abilities of African Americans.

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