Still needs to work on improving
5 pts
Has met the standards
10 pts
Has met the standards and is improving as well
15 pts
Goes above expectations
20 pts
* understands core concepts of technique: placement, balance, opposition<BR> * learns terminology, steps, exercises <BR> * strives to use correct technique and placement consistently<BR> * incorporates feedback/corrections<BR> * challenges technical abilities
* pirouettes are clean, precise, completed <BR> *attitude is placed, completed and rotated<BR> * all turns are on straight legs and in control
*legs are lengthened and extended to full range of motion<BR> *standing leg is fully engaged and body posture is correctly placed
*proper use of floor and plie<BR> * full completion of leap<BR> *leaps are in control from beg to end
*appropriate energy and focus is given to the genre, level and intention of the choreography given. clarity of movement, execution of lines, performance quality all apply