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Cobb County School District
Fine Arts
Dance - Grades 6-8
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Goals and Descriptions

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Artistic Skills and Knowledge | Connections | Critical Analysis and Aesthetics | Historical and Cultural Context
 


Artistic Skills and Knowledge

ллл D.5-8.1 Creative Expression Through Techniques
The learner will be able to participate in warm-up sequences based on specific dance techniques (e.g., Graham, Cecchetti, Luigi).
  
ллл D.5-8.2 Technique Principles
The learner will be able to demonstrate a synthesis of dance technique principles. .
  
ллл D.5-8.3 Elements of Movement
The learner will be able to combine elements of movement in long phrases demonstrating change of level, beginning, middle, end, spatial patterns, and dynamics.
  
ллл D.5-8.4 Terminology
The learner will be able to demonstrates expanded range and application of dance terminology.
  
ллл D.5-8.5 Technical Skills
The learner will be able to demonstrate a general knowledge of technical skills from different styles of dance. .
  
ллл D.5-8.6 Professionalism
The learner will be able to exhibit positive work habits and self-discipline in the study of dance.
  
ллл D.5-8.7 Self-Expression
The learner will be able to demonstrate individuality of expression in performance.
  
ллл D.5-8.8 Health and Training
The learner will be able to identify health issues important to dance training.
  
ллл D.5-8.9 Fitness and Wellness
The learner will be able to recognize and use dance as a means of physical fitness and wellness.
  
ллл D.5-8.10 Anatomy and Injury Prevention
The learner will be able to explore principles of anatomy and injury prevention integral to dance training.
  
ллл D.5-8.11 Health and Nutrition
The learner will be able to discuss health issues and nutrition important to dance training.
  
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Connections

ллл D.5-8.12 Movement Versatility
The learner will be able to develop versatility through experimentation with various movement approaches.
  
ллл D.5-8.13 Technology
The learner will be able to demonstrate awareness of technological resources available for dance.
  
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Critical Analysis and Aesthetics

ллл D.5-8.14 Dance Theory
The learner will be able to observe and critique dance performances using specified criteria and appropriate dance terminology.
  
ллл D.5-8.15 Interpretation
The learner will be able to develop and communicate personal interpretations of dances.
  
ллл D.5-8.16 Choreographic Principles
The learner will be able to create advance/composition incorporating several choreographic principles. .
  
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Historical and Cultural Context

ллл D.5-8.17 Dance's Role in Society
The learner will be able to demonstrate and understand the various roles of dance in society, in different cultures, and in historical periods (e.g., ritual, education, entertainment, therapy).
  
ллл D.5-8.18 Dance and Culture
The learner will be able to examine dance as a means of expressing a culture's values, religious tradition, social mores, and historical periods.
  
ллл D.5-8.19 Dance of Western Cultures
The learner will be able to explore traditions and development of Western theatrical dance.
  
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