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01. Historical, Cultural and Social Contexts
Students understand dance forms and styles from a diverse range of cultural environments of past and present society. They know the contributions of significant choreographers, dancers and dance organizations to dance heritage. Students analyze the philosophical beliefs, social systems and movement norms that influence the function and role of dance in the lives of people.
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02. Creative Expression and Communication
Students create, interpret and perform dances to demonstrate understanding of choreographic principles, processes and structures. They understand how to use dance and movement to express ideas and to make meaning of their world.
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03. Analyzing and Responding
Students express orally and in writing their interpretations and evaluations of dances they observe and perform. They understand and use the vocabulary of art criticism to discuss their responses to a variety of dance forms and styles.
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04. Valuing the Arts/Aesthetic Reflection
Students inquire about the nature and experience of dance in their lives. They reflect on the significance and value of dances they observe and perform. Students present points of view about dance and respond thoughtfully to others' points of view.
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05. Connections, Relationships, and Applications
Students apply their knowledge of dance to the study of other arts disciplines and other academic areas. Students make connections between dance and healthful living.
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