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PK: 
a.Dance for others in a designated area or space. b.Use a simple prop as part of a dance.
K: 
a.Dance for and with others in a designated space. b.Select a prop to use as part of a dance.
1: 
a. Dance for others in a space where audience and performers occupy different areas. b.Explore the use of simple props to enhance performance.
2: 
a. Dance for and with others in a space where audience and performers occupy different areas. b.Use limited production elements (for example, hand props, simple scenery, or media projections).
3: 
a.Identify the main areas of a performance space using production terminology (for example, stage right, stage left, center stage, upstage, and downstage). b.Explore simple production elements (costumes, props, music, scenery, lighting, or media) for a dance performed for an audience in a designated specific performance space.
4: 
a.Consider how to establish a formal performance space from an informal setting (for example, gymnasium or grassy area). b.Identify, explore, and experiment with a variety of production elements to heighten the artistic intent and audience experience.
5: 
a.Demonstrate the ability to adapt dance to alternative performance venues by modifying spacing and movements to the performance space. b.Identify, explore, and select production elements that heighten and intensify the artistic intent of a dance and are adaptable for various performance spaces.
6: 
a.Recognize needs and adapt movements to performance area. Use performance etiquette and performance practices during class, rehearsal and performance. Post-performance, accept notes from choreographer and make corrections as needed and apply to future performances. b.Compare and contrast a variety of possible production elements that would intensify and heighten the artistic intent of the work. Select choices and explain reasons for the decisions made using production terminology.
7: 
a.Recommend changes to and adapt movements to performance area. Use performance etiquette and performance practices during class, rehearsal and performance. Maintain journal documenting these efforts. Post-performance, accept notes from choreographer and apply corrections to future performances. b.Explore possibilities of producing dance in a variety of venues or for different audiences and, using production terminology, explain how the production elements would be handled in different situations.
8: 
a.Demonstrate leadership qualities (for example commitment, dependability, responsibility, and cooperation) when preparing for performances. Use performance etiquette and performance practices during class, rehearsal and performance. Document efforts and create a plan for ongoing improvements. Post-performance, accept notes from choreographer and apply corrections to future performances. b.Collaborate to design and execute production elements that would intensify and heighten the artistic intent of a dance performed on a stage, in a different venue, or for different audiences. Explain reasons for choices using production terminology.
HS Proficient: 
a.Demonstrate leadership qualities (for example commitment, dependability, responsibility, and cooperation) when preparing for performances. Demonstrate performance etiquette and performance practices during class, rehearsal and performance. Post-performance, accept notes from choreographer and apply corrections to future performances. Document the rehearsal and performance process and evaluate methods and strategies using dance terminology and production terminology. b. Evaluate possible designs for the production elements of a performance and select and execute the ideas that would intensify and heighten the artistic intent of the dances.
HS Accomplished: 
a.Demonstrate leadership qualities (for example commitment, dependability, responsibility, and cooperation) when preparing for performances. Model performance etiquette and performance practices during class, rehearsal and performance. Implement performance strategies to enhance projection. Post-performance, accept notes from choreographer and apply corrections to future performances. Document the rehearsal and performance process and evaluate methods and strategies using dance terminology and production terminology. b.Work collaboratively to produce a dance concert on a stage or in an alternative performance venue and plan the production elements that would be necessary to fulfill the artistic intent of the dance works.
HS Advanced : 
a.Demonstrate leadership qualities (for example commitment, dependability, responsibility, and cooperation) when preparing for performances. Model performance etiquette and performance practices during class, rehearsal and performance. Enhance performance using a broad repertoire of strategies for dynamic projection. Develop a professional portfolio (resume, head shot, etc.) that documents the rehearsal and performance process with fluency in professional dance terminology and production terminology. b.Work collaboratively to produce dance concerts in a variety of venues and design and organize the production elements that would be necessary to fulfill the artistic intent of the dance works in each of the venues.