Interpretive Dance Rubric
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Date : ___________________ Title of Work: ___________________
 
Criteria
Points
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Space
Student moves only within narrow restricted personal space.
Student uses space within own immediate area on horizontal
Student intersects the space of others around him/her on horizontal plane.
Student uses all space provided, vertically as well as horizontally.
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Effort
Effort seems minimal with few movements.
Effort shows in general match of movements to music and in number of movements.
Effort shows in close matching of music and movements and in the number of movements.
Effort shows in close and appropriate matching of music and movements and in the variety and number of movements.
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Creativity
Movements are common copies of those seen by others or in media.
Movements are drawn from media or work by others, but modified slightly.
Movements show unusual patterns and fair variety
Movements are highly original, highlight the music in interesting ways, and are greatly varied.
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Song Choice
Song has little or no relevant meaning, and the rhythm is not appropriate for a dance performance. Just "Bubble-Gum" distraction.
The rhythm of the song is fitting, but words are seemingly unimportant.
Song has a clear message and the rhythm is conducive for movement purposes.
Important, meaningful song with appropriate rhythm which supports movement and dance.
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