PE Group Dance Presentation
Enter rubric description
Creativity and
Interpretation
Ability to incorporate
music that goes in
accordance with the
theme selection
Rhythm/Tempo
Ability to stay in time with
the music
Preparedness
The dance was well
rehearsed.
Enthusiasm
Involvement in the
emotion or mood of the
dance.
Member Participation
The members of the group
participate in the dance
routine.
Poor Fair/ Below Average
8 pts 10 pts
Poor Fair/ Below Average
The music did not The music somewhat
accurately express the expressed the theme
theme presented. presented.
Poor Fair/ Below Average
The group attempts to The group rarely shows a
keep a rhythm, but often basic understanding of
gets off beat and speeds tempo and beat, but
up or falls behind. sometimes falls behind
Doesn't follow beat in and/or speeds up in places
music. or makes errors in rhythm.
Poor Fair/ Below Average
Group is not prepared to Group is not prepared and it
perform at all. is clear that rehearsal was
definately lacking.
Poor Fair/ Below Average
No use of facial Very little use of facial
expressions or body expressions or body
language. Did not language. Did not
demonstrate an interest demonstrate much interest
in performance. in performance.
Poor Fair/ Below Average
One member participates Some members participate
in the dance. The group in the dance. The group is
is a mess. No effort at not put together at all. Effort
Good/Average
12 pts
Good/Average
The music was good enough
to hold some relation to the
theme presented.
Good/Average
The group shows a good
understanding of tempo and
beat but periodically gets off
beat or makes errors in
rhythm.
Good/Average
Group is somewhat
prepared, but could have
used a lot more rehearsals.
Good/Average
Facial expressions and body
language are sometimes
used to generate emotions.
Good/Average
Most members participate in
the dance. The group is put
together ok, but not
Above average Outstanding
14 pts 16 pts
Above average Outstanding
Excellent choice of Extremely outstanding
music in relation to choice of music that
theme presented, but accurately expresses the
does not accurately theme presented.
express the theme
presented.
Above average Outstanding
The group shows great The group is outstandingly
understanding of tempo accurate in beat, tempo,
and beat by rarely rhythms and dance
getting off beat or sequences.
making errors in
rhythm.
Above average Outstanding
Group seems prepared, Group is completely
but could have used a prepared and has obviously
couple more rehearsals. rehearsed.
Above average Outstanding
Facial expressions and Facial expressions and
body language are often body language are always
used to generate a used to generate a strong
strong interest and interest and enthusiasm.
enthusiasm.
Above average Outstanding
All members participate All members participate in
in the dance. The group the dance. The group is
is well put together. extremely well put
 all. is minimal. everyone is trying. Good effort from together. Everyone is
everyone. focused and on task.

Poor Fair/ Below Average Good/Average Above average Outstanding

12 pts 14 pts 16 pts 18 pts 20 pts

Overall Group Poor Fair/ Below Average Good/Average Above average Outstanding
Performance
The overall level of The group is not focused The group is not focused is The group is somewhat The group is pretty The group is focused,
performance from the or ready to perform. only going through the focused, but not really focused and somewhat enthusiastic, and
group. Movements and timing motions. Movements and enthusiastic. Movements enthusiastic. committed to the
are non-existant. timing are off. and timing are okay. Movements and timing performance. Movements
are well executed. and timing are extremely
well executed.
 Fitness Dance Presentation Rubric
Excellent
10pts
Warm up and
Stretching Movements were low impact
and rhythmic to safely increase
blood flow. Warm-up was a
minimum of 5 minutes long.
Proper form of static stretching
was exhibited, and applicable
muscles identified.
Choreography/Cueing
Choreography was suitable for
all fitness levels and
modifications were
demonstrated. Smooth cueing
and flowing transitions were
evident.
Member Participation All members participate in the
dance. The group is extremely well
put together. Everyone is focused
and on task.
Preparedness
Memorized routine, did not
need to refer to notes.
Consistent eye contact with
audience.
Overall Group The group is focused, enthusiastic,
Performance and committed to the
The overall level of performance. Movements and
performance from the timing are extremely well
group. executed.
50pts – 100
46-49pts- 97
45pts- 95
Good
8pts
Movements were low impact and
rhythmic to safely increase blood
flow. Warm-up was a minimum
of 5 minutes long. Proper form of
static stretching was exhibited,
but applicable muscles were not
identified.
Choreography was suitable for all
fitness levels and modifications
were demonstrated. Some
trouble with cues and transitions.
All members participate in the
dance. The group is well put
together. Good effort from
everyone.
Occasionally paused to
remember routine, infrequent
glances at notes. Semi-consistent
eye contact with audience.
The group is pretty focused and
somewhat enthusiastic. Movements
and timing are well executed.
40-44pts- 90
36-39pts- 85
35pts- 80
Fair
6pts
Warm-up was too high impact for
the varying fitness levels of the
participants, and did not meet the
minimum time requirement of 5
minutes. Proper form of static
stretching was exhibited, but
applicable muscles were not
identified.
Few modifications were
demonstrated. Some trouble with
transitioning and cues.
Most members participate in the
dance. The group is put together ok,
but not everyone is trying.
Frequent pauses, referred to
choreography notes throughout
performance.
The group is somewhat focused, but
not really enthusiastic. Movements and
timing are okay
34pts and below -75
Poor
4pts
Warm-up was too high-
impact for the varying
fitness levels of the
participants. Utilized
ballistic stretching, and
did not identify applicable
muscles.
No modifications were
demonstrated,
consistently off the beat,
trouble with cueing.
Some members participate
in the dance. The group is
not put together at all.
Effort is minimal.
No eye contact with the
audience, instructs
directly from notes.
The group is not focused is
only going through the
motions. Movements and
timing are off.