LAC 28:LI.303. Benchmarks K-4

A. In grades K-4, students should know and be able to: D-CE-E1 | Use kinesthetic awareness, proper use of space, and the ability to move safely | (1, 2, 5) D-CE-E2 | Explore and demonstrate basic movements and the elements of dance (space, time, and energy) | (1, 2) D-CE-E3 | Recognize and explore dance as a way to create and communicate ideas and feelings | (1, 4) D-CE-E4 | Explore the process of making a dance; improvise to create a dance phrase | (1, 2 ) D-CE-E5 | Execute improvised and set movement patterns with concentration and focus individually and in groups | (1, 4, 5) D-CE-E6 | Identify relationship among dance, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts | (1, 4) D-CE-E7 | Develop awareness of technical dimensions of dance, such as costumes, performance space, and set design | (2, 4)