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Student uses movements
elements of dance to effectively communicate a narrative
(upper body, lower body, small body, and large body
movements)
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Student does not utilize
movements and elements of dance to effectively communicate
a narrative.
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Students use minimal
movements and elements of dance to effectively communicate
a narrative.
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Students use the accurate
amount movement body movements and elements of dance
to effectively communicate a narrative.
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Students use additional
body movement and the elements of dance to effectively
communicate a narrative.
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Students use narrative
form to effectively communicate a message (e.g.: dance
story has a clear beginning, middle and end)
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Students narrative
form does not provide an effective plot, the message
is not communicated.
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Students uses narrative
form that does not effectively communicate a message.
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Students use narrative
form that accurately communicate a message with intention.
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Students use exemplary
narrative form which has a clear communicative a message.
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Expression of emotions.
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No facial expressions
or ventures are used to express narrative in the dance.
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Some facial expressions
are used.
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Facial expressions
are used appropriately and help explain the narrative
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Facial expressions
are over exaggerated indicating clear emotions to the
audience.
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Use of body weight
to covey the narrative
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No use of body weight
is utilized.
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Minimal use of body
weight is being utilized.
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Body weight is being
utilized throughout the dace appropriately to express
the narrative.
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Body weight is used
thoroughly and appropriately.
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Memorization and
coordination
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Confusion - not memorized
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Somewhat memorized,
often looking at group members for direction.
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Memorization is present
during the dance, is it evident that rehearsal time
has been utilized accordingly. The group was well coordinated.
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All members of the
group have memorized their movements with out assistance
from other group members, the dance flows well and concise.
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Total---->
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