Modern

 Dance  Foundations  Rubric  7468S  

Performance  Criteria   Level  1   Level  2   Level  3   Level  4  

Student  is   Student  is  not   Student  is   Student  
well  below   proficient  in   proficient  in   excels  in  
proficient  in   CCLS  for  this   CCLS  for  this   CCLS  for  
standards   grade  level   grade  level   this  grade  
for  this   (partial  but     level  
grade  level   insufficient)    
Technique:  Executes          
clean/clear  lines,  form,  
positions,  and  sounds    (tap  
only).      

Alignment  –  Demonstrates          
correct  body  placement  
and  posture  

Dancer  exhibits  level          

appropriate  strength  and  
control    

Possesses  the  ability  to          

balance  in  on  and  off  
center,  through  transitions,  
and  in  turns  and  suspended  
movements.  

Demonstrates  an          
understanding  of  the  
source  of  movement  

Performance:          
Demonstrates  knowledge  
of  sequence.    
Has  the  ability  to  grasp  the          
style  of  movement  beyond  
the  mere  execution  of  
steps.    

Demonstrates  the  ability  to          

apply  good  technique  
during  performance.    

Musicality  -­‐  Shows  an          

awareness  and  sensitivity  
to  music,  rhythm  and  
timing.  

Quality  –  Shows  the  ability          

to  apply  energy  effectively  
to  achieve  the  necessary  
quality  of  movement.    

Stage  presence  –  Dancer  is          

able  to  connect  with  and  
engage  the  audience  
throughout  the  
performance.    

Endurance  -­‐  The  dancer  is          

able  to  maintain  energy,  
quality  and  good  technique  
for  duration  of  the  
performance.