4th and 5th Graders

 

The scholars will be able to

 

Level 1 •

Demonstrate and describe the following underlying principles of movement: initiation of movement and articulation of isolated body parts. • Demonstrate a variety of combinations pairing non-locomotor and locomotor movements. (e.g., twisty walk, bursting leap, or floating run) • Identify and describe spatial patterns in a given visual with a partner. • Create and perform a movement phrase based on simple rhythmic patterns. • Design an individual to group spatial relationship movement study. • Memorize, reproduce, and perform a movement phrase.

 

Level 2 •

Demonstrate and describe the following underlying principles of movement: initiation of movement, articulation of isolated body parts, and alignment and balance. • Demonstrate and perform a given combination of non-locomotor and locomotor skills. • Create a movement phrase based on one spatial pattern and combine with a partner’s creation to form a duet. • Create a series of rhythm patterns and corresponding movement. • Design and perform an individual to group spatial relationship movement study.• Design and perform an individual to group spatial relationship movement study. • Memorize, reproduce, and perform one to two minute dances.

 

Level 3 •

Demonstrate and describe the following underlying principles of movement: initiation of movement, articulation of isolated body parts, alignment, balance, weight shift, elevation and landing, and fall and recovery. • Create and perform a short movement pattern that incorporates non-locomotor and locomotor skills. • Create and perform a movement phrase based on one spatial pattern and combine with a partner’s creation to form a duet. • Create and perform movement based on a variety of rhythmic patterns. • Design an individual to group spatial relationship movement study and teach it to another dancer. • Memorize, reproduce, and perform two to five minute dances.