Rubric for Folk Dance

D C B A
Beginning Satisfactory Proficient Excellent MARK
Formation  Student is not clear  Student requires some  Student gets into  Student demonstrates
about the dance assistance from position for the dance clearly the correct
formation. teacher while getting with little assistance dance formation and
into position. from the teacher. helps others with only
an
occasional hint from the
teacher.
Sequence of  Student seems lost or  Student can follow  Student can follow  Student is in a leading
Steps demonstrates portions of the dance most of the dance role and clearly
incorrect dance steps. with frequent cues sequence with some demonstrates the correct
provided by guided help dance sequence.
the teacher. from others.
Beat  Movements and the beat  Student beat is  Demonstrates the beat  Student clearly maintains
of the music are out of inconsistent and it most times and is able the beat in their dance
step or not synchronized. fluctuates at to maintain it in the and
times. dance. consistently maintains it
throughout the dance.
Style  Student demonstrates a  Student is progressing  Student at times will  Student consistently
mix of styles which do towards the demonstrate demonstrates “stylistic”
not show progression demonstration of “stylistic” moves in moves in keeping with
or theme specific to the “stylistic” moves that are keeping with the the dance.
dance. characteristic of the dance.
dance.
Work Ethic  Show little or no  Student will participate in  Approaches dance with a  Student is totally
enthusiasm for dance. Frequent positive attitude. May motivated to participate in
dance. Does not reminders are needed to need to be brought back dance. Is always focused
focus and follow maintain their focus on to task at times. Can stay and on task. In fact,
instruction. Is easily the dance. focused and follows encourages others to
distracted. instruction fairly well. remain on task.
COMMENTS: TOTAL