Dance

Level III

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013

20 standards
  • Foundations: perception (1)
    • L.DANCE.1.A

      Analyze kinesthetic and spatial awareness individually and in groups.

    • L.DANCE.1.B

      Distinguish a comprehensive understanding of health, safety, and wellness for dancers.

    • L.DANCE.1.C

      Compare knowledge and skills of dance genres, styles, and vocabulary.

    • L.DANCE.1.D

      Differentiate designs and images in natural and constructed environments.

  • Creative expression: artistic process (2)
    • L.DANCE.2.A

      Create dance studies using original movement based on theme and variation.

    • L.DANCE.2.B

      Experiment, improvise, and perform original movement during the creative process.

    • L.DANCE.2.C

      Compare and contrast the expression of ideas and emotions through movement.

    • L.DANCE.2.D

      Differentiate compositional forms using intermediate dance elements for choreographic processes.

  • Creative expression: performance (3)
    • L.DANCE.3.A

      Perform and examine memorized complex movement sequences with rhythmical accuracy in dance genres and styles such as ballet, modern dance, tap, jazz, musical theatre dance, and world dance forms.

    • L.DANCE.3.B

      Execute a wide range of dynamics in quality movement.

    • L.DANCE.3.C

      Perform with projection, confidence, and expression when executing dance movements.

    • L.DANCE.3.D

      Distinguish an effective warm-up and cool-down, implementing the elements of proper conditioning for performing skills.

  • Historical and cultural relevance (4)
    • L.DANCE.4.A

      Compare similarities and differences in steps, styles, and traditions from various cultures or historical periods.

    • L.DANCE.4.B

      Recognize and evaluate dances as they relate to various historical periods and social contexts.

    • L.DANCE.4.C

      Create and experiment with dances in various media and content areas.

    • L.DANCE.4.D

      Research historical and cultural dance forms using technology.

  • Critical evaluation and response (5)
    • L.DANCE.5.A

      Compare characteristics and qualities of a variety of dances.

    • L.DANCE.5.B

      Analyze dance from a variety of perspectives such as those of dance critic, performer, choreographer, and audience member.

    • L.DANCE.5.C

      Understand the relationship of dance performance skills and other content areas; and August 2020 Update Page 13 §117.C. High School.

    • L.DANCE.5.D

      Experiment with knowledge and skills of technology through a dance portfolio.