LAC 28:LI.309. Creative Expression—Grade Cluster

Grade Cluster | K–4 | 5–8 | 9–12 Benchmark 1 | Use kinesthetic awareness, proper use of space and the ability to move safely (1, 2, 5) | Demonstrate self-monitoring and effective use of space (2, 5) | Incorporate kinesthetic awareness, use of space and self-evaluation to refine performance skills (2, 4, 5) Benchmark 2 | Explore and demonstrate basic movements and the elements of dance (space, time, and energy) (1, 2) | Use the elements of dance to execute basic movements with increased skill and develop a movement vocabulary (1, 4) | Use the elements of dance to develop technical skills and expand or refine movement vocabulary (1, 4) Benchmark 3 | Recognize and explore dance as a way to create and communicate ideas and feelings (1, 4) | Demonstrate the ability to use dance as a language and means of communication (1, 4) | Utilize dance as an expression of individual ideas and feelings (1, 4, 5) Benchmark 4 | Explore the process of making a dance; improvise to create a dance phrase (1, 2) | Use improvisation, choreography, and choreographic forms to sequence movements into dance phrases ( 2, 3) | Incorporate improvisation, choreography and choreographic forms into dance compositions (2, 3) Benchmark 5 | Execute improvised and set movement patterns with concentration and focus individually and in groups (1, 4, 5) | Perform informal and formal dance compositions individually and in groups (1, 4, 5) | Present and evaluate dance compositions designed to display skills and techniques (1, 2, 4, 5) Benchmark 6 | Identify relationships among dance, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts (1, 4) | Understand and express relationships among dance, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts (1, 4) | Present a multi-disciplinary dance project (1, 2, 4, 5) Benchmark 7 | Develop awareness of technical dimensions of dance, such as costumes, performance space, and set design (2, 4) | Engage in individual and collaborative use of technical dimensions of dance and explore how use of current technology can enhance dance ideas (2, 3, 5) | Manipulate technical dimensions of dance individually and collaboratively (2, 5)