Theater & Dance

Alabama State Course of Study Objectives

There are 36 of 48standards in the 5th grade dance & theater curriculum met by studying a musical.
1.
Demonstrate proper body alignment.
2.
Demonstrate moving in different directions using various loco motor movements.
3.
Demonstrate accuracy in moving to a musical beat and responding to changes in tempo.
4.
Create shapes with the body at high, middle and low levels from the floor.
5.
Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness in performing movement skills.
6.
Demonstrate movements using a variety of pathway/floor patterns.
7.
Define appropriate dance vocabulary.
8.
Discuss and use basic loco motor patterns to express feelings.
9.
Observe and discuss how dance is different from other movement.
10.
Compare different endings to dances.
11.
Discuss opinions about dance composition.
12.
Discuss and perform fold dances from different cultures.
13.
Discuss and perform dances from various time periods.
14.
Explore the use of technology through a variety of compact discs for dance accompaniment.
15.
Combine two or more different loco motor movements traveling in different directions.
16.
Demonstrate laterality.
17.
Create a sequence using non-loco motor/axial movements.
18.
Combine loco motor steps in sequence.
19.
Maintain zero personal space while moving through general space using a combination of straight lines, curving lines, zigzagging lines, and segmented lines.
20.
Heighten kinesthetic awareness in performing movement skills.
21.
Demonstrate dancing from two different disciplines.
22.
Define appropriate dance vocabulary.
23.
Describe and demonstrate elements used in dance.
24.
Define terminology associated with choreographic principles, processes, and structures.
25.
Demonstrate consistency in including a beginning, middle and ending to all choreography.
26.
Demonstrate contrasting choreographic principles.
27.
Demonstrate leading, following and mirroring.
28.
Discuss the purposes of dance.
29.
Demonstrate the difference between pantomime and dance.
30.
Explain how different forms of accompaniments (sound, music, words) affect the meaning of a dance.
31.
Explain how lighting and costumes contribute to the meaning of dance.
32.
Discuss opinions about dance compositions in an objective, positive and constructive manner.
33.
Contrast dance compositions.
34.
Identify aesthetic criteria for evaluating dance performance.
35.
Use dance to make connections to American history.
36
Studying a culture from another country emphasizing the importance of dance.