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Danceunitoverview
Danceunitoverview
Rhythms&DanceUnit
Standards:
1.1Combineandapplymovementpatterns,simpletocomplex,inaquatic,rhythms/dance,
andindividualanddualactivities.
1.2Demonstrateproficientmovementskillsinaquatic,rhythms/dance,andindividualanddualactivities.
1.7Analyzeandevaluatefeedbackfromproprioception,fromothers,andfromtheperformanceofcomplex
motor(movement)activitiestoimproveperformanceinaquatic,rhythms/dance,individualactivities,and
dualactivities.
1.8Analyzeandexplainwhichtrainingandconditioningpracticeshavethegreatestimpactonskill
acquisitionandperformanceinaquatic,rhythms/dance,andindividualanddualactivities.
1.9Createormodifypractice/trainingplansbasedonevaluativefeedbackofskillacquisitionand
performanceinaquatic,rhythms/dance,andindividualanddualactivities.
3.1Acceptpersonalresponsibilitytocreateandmaintainaphysicallyandemotionallysafeand
nonthreateningenvironmentforphysicalactivity.
3.9Recognizeandevaluatetheroleofcooperationandpositiveinteractionswithotherswhenparticipating
inphysicalactivity.
Overview:
Ourdanceunitfollowsstartswithsimplelinedancesandprogressestopartnerdances.The
danceunitisintendedtoincludedancesthatstudentscouldencounterinlifeatweddingsand
parties.Studentsaregivendancecardswithrubricsprintedoutforthegradingrequirementsof
thedances.Studentsaretaughtthedancesandthengivenpracticetimewiththeirteamto
rehearsethedanceandprovideeachotherwithfeedback.Studentsthenperformthedancefor
theirpeersandareevaluated.Thefinalforthedanceunitisstudents,intheirteams,eitherpick
anexistingdancetoasongandlearnitandperformitfortheclassorpickandsongand
choreographadanceperformance.Studentsaregiventherubricforthedancewhichincludes
elementsofmovementandworkingwiththeirpeers.