Narrative Dance
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Date : ___________________ Title of Work: ___________________
 
Criteria
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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)
Student does not utilize movements and elements of dance to effectively communicate a narrative.
Students use minimal movements and elements of dance to effectively communicate a narrative.
Students use the accurate amount movement body movements and elements of dance to effectively communicate a narrative.
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)
Students narrative form does not provide an effective plot, the message is not communicated.
Students uses narrative form that does not effectively communicate a message.
Students use narrative form that accurately communicate a message with intention.
Students use exemplary narrative form which has a clear communicative a message.
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Expression of emotions.
No facial expressions or ventures are used to express narrative in the dance.
Some facial expressions are used.
Facial expressions are used appropriately and help explain the narrative .
Facial expressions are over exaggerated indicating clear emotions to the audience.
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Use of body weight to covey the narrative
No use of body weight is utilized.
Minimal use of body weight is being utilized.
Body weight is being utilized throughout the dace appropriately to express the narrative.
Body weight is used thoroughly and appropriately.
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Memorization and coordination
Confusion - not memorized
Somewhat memorized, often looking at group members for direction.
Memorization is present during the dance, is it evident that rehearsal time has been utilized accordingly. The group was well coordinated.
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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