LAC 28:LI.339. Critical Analysis—Grade Cluster

Grade Cluster | K–4 | 5–8 | 9–12 Benchmark 1 | Observe and identify the basic movements in dance (3, 4) | Recognize and describe movement content and expression in dance (1, 4) | Explain the manipulation of movement content and how it influences expression in a dance (1, 4) Benchmark 2 | Identify basic examples of the dance elements in various works of dance (4) | Identify how elements of dance are used in a work to communicate the choreographic intent (1, 2, 4) | Explain how elements of dance communicate the choreographic intent in various works (1, 2, 4) Benchmark 3 | Recognize and discuss the sequencing of movements in dance (1, 4) | Describe the use of choreographic principles such as unity, contrast, continuity, and climax in dance (1, 4) | Apply understanding of choreographic principles and choreographic forms to analyze and explain dance (1, 4) Benchmark 4 | Identify the main theme or story idea presented in a dance (1, 4) | Describe the main theme, story idea, or political message conveyed in a dance (1, 4) | Describe the social theme conveyed in a dance and how personal experience influences interpretation of dance (1, 4, 5) Benchmark 5 | Identify and discuss basic ways of changing dance movements to improve a dance (1, 2, 4) | Critique works of dance using expanded dance vocabulary (1, 2, 5) | Critique works of dance using advanced dance vocabulary (1, 2, 5)