Rubric for Creative Dance

Grade 4-8 Grade 1-3 Effort D Beginning Participates only with strong encouragement. Is easily distracted and finds it difficult to maintain focus. May distract others. Uses little of the space possible for movements. Student movement experiences only one level. Pathways and patterns are not apparent in the dance composition. C Satisfactory Participates in dance. Frequent reminders are needed to maintain focus on the dance. B Proficient Participates in dance with a positive attitude. Needs to be reminded to focus at times. Can stay focused and follows instruction well. Attempts to use most of the space provided. At times uses varied levels within their movement experience. Attempts various pathways in their movement. Basic patterns are included in their dance composition. Explores a variety of creative options. Takes some risks in their exploration. Movements show unusual patterns and fair variety. A Excellent Participates in dance with enthusiasm, and encourages others to participate. Is consistently focused and on task and encourages others to remain focussed. Uses all space provided, vertically as well as horizontally. Uses all levels within their exploration of movement. Uses an extensive variety of pathways in their movement. Incorporates well-defined patterns in their dance composition. Explores numerous creative options. Willing to take risks in their exploration. Movements are highly original and carried out well. Movements highlight the music in an interesting way. MARK

Level and Space

Uses some of the space provided. Movement is limited to only two levels. Uses one or two pathways and patterns in their dance.

Patterns and Pathways

Creativity and Interpretation

Uses common and stereotypical patterns borrowed from others. Uses familiar patterns and movements. Re-uses a simple pattern borrowed from others or media.

Adapts some options from others in their movement Goes beyond the familiar to take a small risk. Movements repeat limited common patterns and themes.

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Adapted from Elaine Hanson, LTTA