Arts Standards


Here are the VPAA Standards. These include Dance, Music, Theater and Visual Arts

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ART.D.I.1.1

Explore basic locomotor movements moving in a straight line; e.g., walk, run, gallop, slide, jump, step hop, skip.

ART.D.I.1.2

Explore non-locomotor/axial movement within personal space.

ART.D.I.1.3

Explore shapes at low, middle, and high levels.

ART.D.I.1.4

Explore personal space while standing, sitting.

ART.D.I.1.5

Reproduce two simple movements at moderate tempo such as clapping and stepping at a moderate tempo.

ART.D.I.1.6

Identify and name parts of the body as they are touched: head, neck, shoulders, hips, arms, legs and knees.

ART.D.I.1.7

Demonstrate movement by the ability to walk with a partner.

ART.D.I.1.8

Follow the lead of the teacher's movements.

ART.D.I.2.1

Demonstrate the following skills: run, hop (one foot to the same foot), skip, leap (one foot to the other), jump (from two feet to one or two feet) and gallop in place and in straight, curved, and zigzag pathways.

ART.D.I.2.2

Demonstrate accurately non-locomotor movement within personal space using large muscle groups of the torso and legs.

ART.D.I.2.3

Explore shapes at low, middle, and high levels using non-locomotor/axial movements.

ART.D.I.2.4

Explore personal space by standing, sitting, kneeling, lying prone, and supine.

ART.D.I.2.5

Demonstrate the ability to execute movement at a moderate tempo and a fast tempo in general space.

ART.D.I.2.6

Discover range of movement of identified body parts.

ART.D.I.2.7

Demonstrate the ability to use locomotor movements with a partner while holding one hand.

ART.D.I.2.8

Working in pairs, follow a leader. Change so that the leader becomes the follower.

ART.D.I.3.1

Demonstrate basic locomotor skills through moving forward, backward, and sideways in both straight and curved lines.

ART.D.I.3.2

Explore non-locomotor/axial movements (in personal space) using different parts of the body. Use directional changes.

ART.D.I.3.3

Explore making shapes at low, middle, and high levels by moving from one place to another.

ART.D.I.3.4

Explore personal space along the body planes: forward, behind, sideward, upward. Change the base of the support; change the size of the base of the support.

ART.D.I.3.5

Respond to drum beat at a moderate, slow, and fast tempo while moving in general space.

ART.D.I.3.6

Continue discovering range of movement of selected body parts. Introduce isolation of body parts. Introduce single focus.

ART.D.I.3.7

Explore locomotor movements one can execute while holding one hand; two hands with a partner. Explore axial movements relating to partner.

ART.D.I.3.8

Copy movements of a leader in pairs and small groups.

ART.D.I.4.1

Demonstrate basic locomotor skills through moving forward, backward, and sideways in both straight and curved lines to varied tempos.

ART.D.I.4.2

Explore using different parts of the body to execute the same non-locomotor/axial movements in personal space. Use directional changes: forward, backward, sideward, downward.

ART.D.I.4.3

Demonstrate the ability to make shapes at low, middle, and high levels using selected locomotor and non-locomotor/axial movements.

ART.D.I.4.4

Define and demonstrate an understanding of general space.

ART.D.I.4.5

Respond in general space to tempo changes as dictated by a drum beat, changing direction as the tempo changes.

ART.D.I.4.6

Isolate body parts. Continue working with single focus. Introduce multi-focus.

ART.D.I.4.7

Using locomotor movements, demonstrate change of direction working with a partner holding one hand; two hands when the movement allows. Students demonstrate the ability to work alone.

ART.D.I.4.8

Mirror movement of a partner.

ART.D.I.5.1

Accurately demonstrate basic locomotor skills through straight and curved pathways including several directions.

ART.D.I.5.2

Accurately demonstrate non-locomotor/axial movements such as bending, twisting, stretching, and swinging.

ART.D.I.5.3

Demonstrate shapes at low, middle, and high levels.

ART.D.I.5.4

Demonstrate the ability to define and maintain personal space.

ART.D.I.5.5

Demonstrate moving to a musical beat and responding to changes in tempo.

ART.D.I.5.6

Demonstrate kinesthetic awareness, concentration, and focus in performing movement skills.

ART.D.I.5.7

Demonstrate the ability to work effectively alone and with a partner.

ART.D.I.5.8

Demonstrate the following partner skills: leading, following, and mirroring.

ART.D.I.6.1

Exposure to the concepts of alignment, balance, initiation of movement, articulation of isolate body parts, weight shifts, elevation and landing, and fall and recovery.

ART.D.I.6.2

Explore and demonstrate basic dance steps and position from two different styles or traditions.

ART.D.I.6.3

Introduce and explore the concept of visual and spatial patterns.

ART.D.I.6.4

Introduce and explore the concept of rhythmic patterns.

ART.D.I.6.5

Introduce and explore the concept of dynamic movement qualities.

ART.D.I.6.6

Introduce and explore the concepts of kinesthetic awareness, concentration, and focus in performing movement skills.

ART.D.I.6.7

Introduce and explore the concept of memorizing and reproducing a movement sequence.

ART.D.I.6.8

Introduce and explore the concepts of contrast and transitions.

ART.D.I.6.9

Introduce the concepts of reordering and chance process.

ART.D.I.7.1

Identify and manipulate the concepts of alignment, balance, initiation of movement, articulation of isolated body parts, weight shifts, elevation and landing, and fall and recovery.

ART.D.I.7.10

Identify and demonstrate an understanding of various choreographic forms.

ART.D.I.7.11

Explore and utilize the choreographic process in small group setting.

ART.D.I.7.12

Identify and demonstrate understanding of contrasting and complimentary shapes, and taking and supporting weight with a partner.

ART.D.I.7.13

Identify and demonstrate understanding of pantomiming and abstracting a gesture.

ART.D.I.7.2

Identify and demonstrate basic dance steps, positions, and patterns for dance from tow different styles or traditions.

ART.D.I.7.3

Understand and translate patterns from visual to kinesthetic.

ART.D.I.7.4

Understand and translate rhythmic patterns from aural to kinesthetic.

ART.D.I.7.5

Understand and demonstrate a range of dynamic movement qualities.

ART.D.I.7.6

Demonstrate understanding and identify the concepts of kinesthetic awareness, concentration, and focus in performing movement skills.

ART.D.I.7.7

Demonstrate understanding of memorizing and reproducing a movement sequence.

ART.D.I.7.8

Demonstrate movement patterns that contain contrast and transitions.

ART.D.I.7.9

Demonstrate understanding and identify the processes of reordering and chance.

ART.D.I.8.1

Demonstrate the following movement skills: alignment, balance, initiation of movement, articulation of isolated body parts, weight shift, elevation and landing, and fall and recovery.

ART.D.I.8.10

Successfully demonstrate the structures or forms of AB, ABA, canon, call and response, and narrative.

ART.D.I.8.11

Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively in a small group during the choreographic process.

ART.D.I.8.12

Demonstrate the following partner skills in a visually interesting way: creating contrasting and complementary shapes, taking and supporting weight.

ART.D.I.8.2

Accurately identify and demonstrate basic dance steps, positions, and patterns for dance from two different styles or traditions.

ART.D.I.8.3

Accurately transfer a spatial pattern from the visual to the kinesthetic.

ART.D.I.8.4

Accurately transfer a rhythmic pattern from the aural to the kinesthetic.

ART.D.I.8.5

Identify and clearly demonstrate a range of dynamics and movement qualities.

ART.D.I.8.6

Demonstrate increasing kinesthetic awareness, concentration, and focus in performing movement skills.

ART.D.I.8.7

Demonstrate accurate memorization and reproduction of movement sequences.

ART.D.I.8.8

Clearly demonstrate the principles of contrast and transition.

ART.D.I.8.9

Effectively demonstrate the processes of reordering and chance.

ART.D.I.HS.1

Demonstrate appropriate skeletal alignment, body-part articulation, strength, flexibility, agility, and coordination in locomotor and non-locomotor/axial movements. (21st Century Skills: I.3, I.4, I.6, II.4, II.5, II.6, II.7, III.10)

ART.D.I.HS.2

Identify and demonstrate longer and more complex steps and patterns from two different dance styles/traditions. (21st Century Skills: I.3, I.4, I.6, II.4, II.5, II.6, II.7, III.2, III.7, III.10

ART.D.I.HS.3

Demonstrate rhythmic acuity. (21st Century Skills: I.3, I.4, I.6, II.4, II.5, II.7)

ART.D.I.HS.4

Demonstrate projection while performing dance skills. (21st Century Skills: I.1, I.2, I.3, I.4, I.6, II.6, II.7, III.5)

ART.D.I.HS.5

Demonstrate the ability to remember and perform extended movement sequences. (21st Century Skills: I.3, I.4, II.5, II.6, II.7, III.6)

ART.D.I.K.1

Explore basic locomotor movements; e.g., walk, run, gallop, slide, and jump moving in a straight pathway.

ART.D.I.K.2

Introduce and explore non-locomotor/axial movements in personal space by bending, stretching, reaching and twisting.

ART.D.I.K.3

Explore low, middle, and high levels.

ART.D.I.K.4

Explore personal space while standing, sitting.

ART.D.I.K.5

Move at moderate tempo while in personal space, with the teacher and without the teacher.

ART.D.I.K.6

Identify body parts by touching: head, neck, arms, legs, feet, shoulders, and knees.

ART.D.I.K.7

Demonstrate the ability to walk with a partner.

ART.D.I.K.8

Follow the movement of the teacher.

ART.D.II.1.1

Participate in singing games.

ART.D.II.1.2

Follow teacher-directed movement responses involving props; e.g., scarves, bean bags, parachute.

ART.D.II.1.3

Explore within personal space contrasting concepts, such as small to large, or low to high.

ART.D.II.1.4

Teacher directs students in a simple pattern using the elements, force, and level.

ART.D.II.1.5

Observe use of video cameral and become comfortable with the equipment and process.

ART.D.II.2.1

Use locomotor movements and pathways to create a sequence with a beginning, middle, and an end.

ART.D.II.2.2

Explore movement by responding to occurrences in nature, such as a storm or a flower blooming.

ART.D.II.2.3

Explore timing, such as fast/slow, strong/light within personal and general space to discover and invent movement.

ART.D.II.2.4

Demonstrate the ability to make a simple movement sequence using the elements, force, and level.

ART.D.II.2.5

Examine a video camera.

ART.D.II.3.1

Demonstrate the ability to make a dance sentence within personal space using music with a beginning, middle, and end.

ART.D.II.3.2

Create a dance study by improvising movement using props, music, and poetry.

ART.D.II.3.3

Use improvisation to explore time, force, and space using axial movements.

ART.D.II.3.4

Demonstrate the ability to make a movement sequence using the elements, time, space, and force.

ART.D.II.3.5

Identify and use those parts of the video camera to be used to record movement.

ART.D.II.4.1

With musical accompaniment, demonstrate the ability to make a dance sentence that has beginning, middle, and end in personal and general spaces using axial and locomotor movements.

ART.D.II.4.2

Identify a movement concept and create a dance study.

ART.D.II.4.3

Explore, improvise, discover, and invent movement to solve movement problems.

ART.D.II.4.4

Demonstrate the ability to design a movement sequence using factors of the elements of time, space, and force.

ART.D.II.4.5

Students will be introduced to the use of a camera to record movement and given an explanation of the use of tracking.

ART.D.II.5.1

Create a sequence with a beginning, middle, and end, both with and without a rhythmic accompaniment. Identify each of these parts of the sequence.

ART.D.II.5.2

Improvise, create, and perform dances based on their own ideas and concepts from other sources.

ART.D.II.5.3

Use improvisation to discover, invent, and solve movement problems.

ART.D.II.5.4

Create a dance phrase, accurately repeat it, and then vary it by making changes in the elements of dance: time, space, force, and energy.

ART.D.II.5.5

Begin to develop tracking skills with video.

ART.D.II.6.1

Introduce and explore creating contrasting and complimentary shapes, and taking and supporting weight with a partner.

ART.D.II.6.2

Introduce and explore creating movement that communicates a topic of personal significance.

ART.D.II.6.3

Introduce using a video camera to record dance movement.

ART.D.II.7.1

Demonstrate understanding of creating contrasting and complimentary shapes, and taking and supporting weight with a partner.

ART.D.II.7.2

Demonstrate the ability to create movement sequences that communicates a topic of personal significance.

ART.D.II.7.3

Demonstrate ability and utilize a video camera to record dance movement.

ART.D.II.8.1

Demonstrate the following partner skills in a visually interesting way: creating contrasting and complementary shapes, taking and supporting weight.

ART.D.II.8.2

Create a dance that successfully communicates a topic of personal significance.

ART.D.II.8.3

Learn to artistically and aesthetically keep movement of a single dance in frame with video camera.

ART.D.II.HS.1

Create and perform combinations and variations in a broad dynamic range. (21st Century Skills: I.1, I.2, I.3, I.4, I.5, I.6, II.4, II.5, II.6, II.7, III.1, III.2, III.5, III.6, III.10)

ART.D.II.HS.2

Use improvisation to generate movement for choreography. (21st Century Skills: I.1, I.2, I.3, I.4, I.5, I.6, II.6, II.7, III.3, III.4, III.5, III.6)

ART.D.II.HS.3

Through brief dances, demonstrate understanding of structures or forms such as palindrome, theme and variation, rondo, round, as well as contemporary forms chosen by the student. (21st Century Skills: I.1, I.3, I.4, I.6, II.4, II.5, II.6, II.7)

ART.D.II.HS.4

Choreograph a duet demonstrating an understanding of choreographic principles, processes, and structures. (21st Century Skills: I.1, I.2, I.3, I.4, I.5, I.6, II.4, II.5, II.6, II.7, III.4, III.5, III.6)

ART.D.II.HS.5

Create a dance that effectively communicates a contemporary social theme. (21st Century Skills: I.1, I.2, I.3, I.4, I.5, I.6, II.4, II.5, II.6, II.7, III.4, III.5, III.6, III.7, III.9)

ART.D.II.HS.6

Create a dance and revise it over time using multi-media equipment, such as slides, camera, video, and computers to articulate the reasons for artistic decisions and what was lost and gained by those decisions. (21st Century Skills: I.1, I.2, I.3, I.4, I.5, I.6, II.2, II.3, II.4, II.5, II.6, II.7)

ART.D.II.K.1

Participate in singing games.

ART.D.II.K.2

Follow teacher-direct movement responses involving props; e.g., scarves, bean bags, parachute.

ART.D.II.K.3

Explore contrasting concepts such as high and low, big and small.

ART.D.II.K.4

Follow teacher-direct simple movement patterns using the element of force.

ART.D.II.K.5

Become familiar with video tape equipment and process.

ART.D.III.1.1

Identify basic locomotor movements and combinations of basic locomotor movements.

ART.D.III.1.2

Explore tossing and catching an object on different levels.

ART.D.III.1.3

Experience an age-appropriate dance or dance concert, and discuss the experience.

ART.D.III.1.4

Learn some singing dances.

ART.D.III.2.1

Demonstrate the ability to perform basic locomotor movements and locomotor combinations, and to vary locomotor movements by changing space, and timing by stepping, hopping, and skipping.

ART.D.III.2.2

Change a gesture such as a greeting or farewell into a dance-like movement.

ART.D.III.2.3

Students experience a dance or dance concert appropriate for children and discuss the experience.

ART.D.III.2.4

Demonstrate the ability to perform a learned sequence.

ART.D.III.2.5

Teacher assists students in discovering several solutions to a problem using elements of dance.

ART.D.III.2.6

Students learn two singing dances and discuss the similarities and differences in terms of the elements of dance.

ART.D.III.3.1

Demonstrate the ability to describe the action of basic locomotor movements, varying them by changing time space and force.

ART.D.III.3.2

Select a human movement associated with a favorite sport or familiar work, execute the movement, and then change the movement so that it becomes dance-like.

ART.D.III.3.3

Students attend a dance concert and discuss the experience.

ART.D.III.3.4

Demonstrate the ability to create a dance study for presentation to peers.

ART.D.III.3.5

Demonstrate the ability to vary non-locomotor movements in a number of ways. Give reasons for choices made.

ART.D.III.3.6

Students are shown two diverse music films and discuss the similarities and differences in terms of one of the elements of dance.

ART.D.III.4.1

Demonstrate the ability to design a movement study of basic locomotor movements, and combinations of locomotor movements using movement elements.

ART.D.III.4.2

Select a human movement associated with a favorite sport or familiar work, execute the movement, and then change the movement so that it becomes dance-like.

ART.D.III.4.3

Students attend a dance concert or are participants in a children's concert. Discuss the experience.

ART.D.III.4.4

Demonstrate the ability to create a dance study to present to peers, then analyze and discuss the process used.

ART.D.III.4.5

Demonstrate the ability to create a movement sentence and change same using selected elements of dance. Give reasons for choices made.

ART.D.III.4.6

Students learn two social dances, such as the twist and the waltz, and discuss the similarities and differences in terms of one of the elements of dance.

ART.D.III.5.1

Observe and describe actions such as skipping and galloping; and movement elements of time, space, force, and energy in a brief movement study.

ART.D.III.5.2

Observe and discuss how dance is different from other forms of human movement, such as sports and everyday gestures.

ART.D.III.5.3

Take an active role in a class discussion about interpretations of and reactions to a dance.

ART.D.III.5.4

Present their own dances to peers and discuss their meaning with competence and confidence.

ART.D.III.5.5

Explore multiple solutions to a given movement problem; choose a favorite solution and discuss the reasons for that choice.

ART.D.III.5.6

Observe two dances and discuss how they are similar and different in terms of one of the elements of dance by observing body shapes, levels, and pathways.

ART.D.III.6.1

Introduce the concept of dance analysis and the appropriate dance/movement vocabulary.

ART.D.III.6.2

Introduce and be able to identify different accompaniment that could have an affect on the meaning of dances.

ART.D.III.6.3

Introduce and explore the concept of using different lighting and costumes to contribute to the meaning of a dance.

ART.D.III.6.4

Introduce manipulation of movement and the concepts related to movement selection.

ART.D.III.6.5

Demonstrate appropriate audience behavior while watching live dance, including how to appropriately express their opinions during and after the performance.

ART.D.III.6.6

Identify and demonstrate understanding of dance elements, space, time, and force when looking at a dance.

ART.D.III.6.7

Explore individual components used in determining aesthetic criteria such as skills of performers, originality, visual and/or emotional impact, variety, and contrast when evaluating a dance.

ART.D.III.6.8

Observe a variety of live and video recorded dances for aesthetic impact.

ART.D.III.7.1

Identify and demonstrate understanding of dance movements utilizing the appropriate dance/movement vocabulary.

ART.D.III.7.2

Explore the use of different accompaniment to affect the meaning of a dance.

ART.D.III.7.3

Manipulate costuming and lighting to contribute to the meaning of a dance.

ART.D.III.7.4

Introduce manipulation of movement to solve a specific movement problem and be able to discuss their outcome.

ART.D.III.7.5

Demonstrate appropriate audience behavior while watching live dance, including how to appropriately express their opinions to performers in a supportive way.

ART.D.III.7.6

Compare and contrast elements of dance when looking at a dance composition.

ART.D.III.7.7

Demonstrate understanding of aesthetic criteria when evaluating a dance.

ART.D.III.7.8

Identify and demonstrate understanding of contrast of aesthetic impact between a live and recorded performance.

ART.D.III.8.1

Describe the action and movement elements observed in a dance using appropriate movement/dance vocabulary.

ART.D.III.8.2

Observe and explain how different accompaniment such as sound, music, and spoken text can affect the meaning of a dance.

ART.D.III.8.3

Demonstrate and/or explain how lighting and costuming can contribute to the meaning of a dance.

ART.D.III.8.4

Explore a movement problem and create multiple solutions; choose the most interesting solution and discuss the reasons for that choice.

ART.D.III.8.5

Demonstrate appropriate audience behavior in watching dance performances; discuss their opinions about the dances with their peers in a supportive and constructive way.

ART.D.III.8.6

Compare and contrast two dance compositions in terms of space, as in shape and pathways; time, such as rhythm and tempo; and force and energy, or movement qualities.

ART.D.III.8.7

Identify possible aesthetic criteria for evaluating dance such as skills of performers, visual and/or emotional impact, variety, and contrast.

ART.D.III.8.8

Observe the same dance both live and recorded on video; compare and contrast the aesthetic impact of the two observations.

ART.D.III.HS.1

Reflect on and describe how movement choices communicate abstract ideas in dance. (21st Century Skills: I.3, I.4, I.6)

ART.D.III.HS.2

Create a dance and revise it over time, articulating the reasons for artistic decisions, and what was lost and gained by those decisions. (21st Century Skills: I.1, I.2, II.4, II.5, II.6, II.7)

ART.D.III.HS.3

Establish a set of aesthetic criteria and apply it in evaluating their own work and that of others. (21st Century Skills: I.3, I.4, I.6, II.7, III.3, III.5)

ART.D.III.HS.4

Formulate and answer their own aesthetic questions; e.g., what is it that makes a particular dance that dance? How much can one change that dance before it becomes a different dance? (21st Century Skills: I.1, I.3, I.4, I.6, II.4, II.5, II.6, II.7)

ART.D.III.K.1

Identify basic locomotor movements by name.

ART.D.III.K.2

Explore tossing and catching an object on different levels.

ART.D.III.K.3

Experience an age-appropriate dance or dance concert, and discuss the experience.

ART.D.III.K.4

Learn some singing dances.

ART.D.IV.1.1

Learn and perform a simple dance from two cultures.

ART.D.IV.2.1

Students explore a variety of movement experiences using props.

ART.D.IV.2.2

Learn and perform simple dances from two cultures.

ART.D.IV.3.1

Students explore movements of a selected sport and abstract the inherent movement(s). Discuss the differences in human movement and the selected sport.

ART.D.IV.3.2

Students learn and perform dances from two countries. Selections should not involve dancing with a partner.

ART.D.IV.3.3

Ask parents or some other adults about dances done in their communities. Ask if the person will teach you the dance and tell you about it. Share the information with classmates.

ART.D.IV.3.4

Students research information on a folk dance.

ART.D.IV.4.1