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Category 1 - Beginning 2 - Developing 3 - Proficient 4 - Exemplary

Demonstrates excellent
Maintains rhythm and adjusts control of timing; creatively
Shows some rhythm but speed appropriately; uses fast and slow
Time(Rhythm, speed Movements lack clear rhythm or timing is inconsistent; transitions smoothly between movements to enhance the
variations) timing; no tempo changes. minimal changes in speed. tempos. dance.
Creatively uses the entire
Minimal use of space; movements Explores space but mostly Uses space well, including space, exploring multiple
Space (Levels, directions, remain in a small area without stays on one level or in one different levels (high, levels and directions with
pathways) exploring levels or directions. direction. medium, low) and directions. dynamic pathways.
Effectively uses contrasting
Lacks variation in energy; Shows some differences in Demonstrates clear shifts energy qualities throughout
Energy(Sharp, smooth, movements are either too similar energy but changes are subtle between sharp, smooth, the choreography to add
strong, light) or unfocused. or inconsistent. strong, and light movements. expression and interest.
Expertly isolates body parts
Body (Body part Movements don’t clearly isolate Attempts to isolate body parts Successfully isolates different and incorporates full-body
isolations, whole-body body parts; minimal whole-body but needs more clarity; some body parts and uses the whole movement with creativity and
use) involvement. whole-body engagement. body in various movements. precision.
Excellent and expressive
Little to no use of pantomime; Some pantomime is used, but
Clear use of pantomime to pantomime; gestures are
Pantomime(Storytelling unclear or absent gestures to gestures lack clarity or
tell a story or convey a creative and effectively
through movement) convey meaning. connection to the story. message. communicate a story.
Includes abstract elements Strong use of abstraction to
Abstraction(Imaginative Shows some attempt at that enhance the creatively reimagine
or non-literal Movements are literal and lack abstract movements but ideas choreography; moves beyond movements and add depth to
movements) creativity; little to no abstraction. are underdeveloped. literal interpretation. the choreography.
Choreography is highly
Choreography is simple and lacks Some creative ideas but relies Displays creativity in creative and imaginative, full
Creativity(Innovation, creativity; heavily relies on basic on familiar or safe choices; movements, exploring new of innovative ideas and
originality) or repetitive movements. more risk-taking needed. ideas and showing originality. unique movements.
Group works well together; Outstanding collaboration;
Teamwork Little collaboration within the Some collaboration but contributions are balanced group works seamlessly
(Collaboration, group group; group struggles to work uneven contributions; group and group supports each together, demonstrating unity
cohesion) together. struggles with unity. other. and strong communication.
Choreography is cohesive
Choreography is disjointed and Some structure but transitions Choreography is structured and flows beautifully from
Overall Choreography lacks structure; movements do not are awkward or incomplete; well; movements flow one section to the next;
(Cohesion, structure) flow together. choreography is uneven. together smoothly. transitions are seamless.

Total Points: Maximum Score: 36 Points

Performance Levels:
32-36: Exemplary –
18-24: Developing – Adequate 17 or below: Beginning – Group
Outstanding choreography and 25-31: Proficient – Solid choreography,
choreography, but needs needs significant improvement in
collaboration with a high level good teamwork, and strong use of dance Total Points:
improvement in one or more areas choreography, teamwork, or
of creativity and mastery of elements.
(time, space, energy, etc.). understanding of dance elements.
dance elements.

Project Focus:
Time: How well does the Space: Are they exploring different Energy: Are there clear differences Body: How well do they use
group incorporate rhythm and levels, directions, and pathways in their in how they use energy (sharp, different body parts, and do they Final Grade:
tempo changes into their movements? smooth, strong, light)? engage their whole bodies?
choreography?
Pantomime and Abstraction: Are
they able to tell a story through Teamwork: How well does the
their dance and use abstract Creativity: Is their choreography original group work together to create and
movements effectively? and imaginative? perform their dance?