Dance Class -Grade 9

Grade 9 Dance Class (0.5 Credits) Meets 2 times per cycle 

Dance –Course Aims 

• Develop commitment to the dance class and its carious projects 

• Develop an understanding of and competency in basic dance skills 

• Develop in each students self -awareness and appreciation for their bodies And their physical capabilities – strengths and weaknesses

• Develop confidence in and enjoyment of movement 

Overall Evaluation

Attendance/self-Assessments - 20%

 Class Etiquette (attitude/effort) - 20% 

Theory/ Composition - 20%

Technique - 20% 

Performance - 20%

Students Learning Outcomes

 • Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses 

• Positive self-expression • Social skills: respect for self, friends, classmates. 

• Personal appearance and health 

• Time management

• Cooperation and teamwork  

• Dance technique: basic skills, dance theory, hydration, flexibility, injury prevention, basic theory  

• Dance performance Assessment Tools  

• Creative Projects  

• Written and Oral Critiques

• Handouts, assignments  

• Student logs/journals, videotape, recording, 

 • Technical and practical exams, performance evaluations, self-assessments 

Grade Scale

4 (80% to 100%) - Very good to excellent understanding and application of concepts and skills (Student thoroughly understands all or nearly all concepts and/or skills; student routinely makes connections to similar concepts and skills; student applies creatively to own life and support new learning) 

3 (70% to 79%) - Good understanding and application of concepts and skills (Student understands most concepts and skills; student often makes connections to similar concepts and skills; student sometimes applies to own life and to support new learning) 

2 (60% to 69%) -  Basic understanding and application of concepts and skills (Student understands most concepts and skills; student occasionally makes connections to similar concepts and skills) 

1 (50% to 59%) - Limited understanding and application of concepts and skills (Student understands some key concepts and skills; student rarely makes connections to similar concepts and skills)  

ND - Does Not yet Demonstrate the required understanding and application of concepts & skills.