Montana K–6 dance standards

respond in movement to a variety of sounds

explore dances with beginning, middle, and end

use improvised movement to change dance sequences

explore different movement qualities

coordinate dance movements with other dancers

identify production elements of a dance for and with others

identify a movement that repeats in a dance

observe movement and describe it

identify criteria to describe movement in dance

identify an emotion expressed in a dance

replicate movement in dances.

experiment with movement inspired by a variety of sounds

improvise a dance with beginning, middle, and end

apply changes to movement in dance sequences

identify movement qualities using simple dance vocabulary

demonstrate a range of movements while coordinating with other dancers

use production elements in a dance for and with others

identify a movement that repeats in a dance to make a pattern

discuss selected movements from a dance using dance vocabulary

use criteria to identify and demonstrate movements in dance

identify the movements in a dance that relate to a familiar experience

demonstrate and describe movements in dances.

explore movement inspired by a variety of sources

create a dance sequence with a beginning, middle, and end

make choices to change movement in a dance sequence

correlate movement to music

coordinate body movements and alignment with other dancers

integrate basic production elements to perform a dance sequence for and with others

identify movements in a dance that develop a pattern

identify meaning and intent from the movement in a dance

use criteria to describe dance movements from a specific genre

create and perform a dance that expresses personal meaning

discuss dances and the relationship between the types of movement and the dancers.

experiment with movement using a variety of sources

identify movement patterns and sequences

describe differences in movement changes in dance sequences

choose specific movements to express intent in a dance sequence

identify technical dance skills that coordinate with other dancers

create production elements for a dance performance

discuss a movement pattern that creates a dance sequence

explain how specific movements relate to the main idea of a dance

use criteria to identify characteristic movements in dances from a variety of genres

create movement based on an event or issue

explain what the movements of a dance may communicate about culture.

use elements of dance to create a series of movements

plan a dance sequence with a variety of movement patterns and structures

revise and explain choices made in movement changes within dance sequences

demonstrate shapes and expand the range of movements in a dance sequence

demonstrate technical dance skills that coordinate with other dancers

use a variety of production elements to create a formal dance performance space

compare movement patterns within a genre or style

identify intent of a dance by relating the movements, ideas, and context using dance vocabulary

discuss and demonstrate the movement characteristics of a dance

explain how the main idea of a dance is similar to or different from personal experience

describe how specific movements of a dance relate to culture and time period.

use elements of dance to create a movement series

create a dance sequence that communicates an idea

revise and explain choices made to refine movement changes in dance sequences

perform dance sequences using a variety of rhythms

execute a series of dance sequences using technical dance skills

collaborate to adapt dance to performance venues

analyze characteristics of diverse dance genres and styles

explain how movement can communicate meaning and intent in a dance using dance vocabulary

use criteria to compare characteristic movements in dances from a variety of genres and styles

analyze dances with contrasting themes

describe how specific movements or qualities of a dance communicate the ideas and perspectives of culture.

create an original dance

create an original dance that communicates an idea

revise movements in dance sequences based on artistic criteria

present dance sequences from a variety of genres and styles

execute and coordinate technical dance skills in performance

collaborate with others to design and execute a dance production

explain how the elements of dance are used to communicate intent in a variety of genres or styles

explain relationships among the elements of dance that support intent

use criteria to determine what makes an effective performance

create a movement sequence of two contrasting ideas

analyze how dances from a variety of cultures and time periods reveal ideas and perspectives.