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DANCE DEVELOPMENT QUIZ 
DANCE TERMINOLOGY and SKILL EXHIBITION
Dance Quiz for DANCE I and II
Rubric Code: P236XWC
By rachaelmusquiz
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Subject: Dance  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric DANCE KNOWLEDGE
Basic knowledge of the body, energy usage, understanding and use of a dance technique.
  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8 pts

Acceptable

6 pts

Partial

4 pts

Minimal

2 pts

Basic Positions
30 pts

Demonstration of the 1st-5th positions of the arms and feet in ballet .
Total of (10)
Excellent

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the 5 foot positions, as well as the five arms positions in dance.
Good

Demonstrates good knowledge of the basic positions of dance, only missing one.
Acceptable

Demonstrates knowledge of positions with Some errors(3-5 errors) causing brief pause in performance.
Partial

Demonstrates some knowledge of choreography, but unsure of some movements. Sometimes hesitates/ watches others and makes several errors
Minimal

Remembers a few of the steps/ movements and tries, but looks lost with little to no confidence.
Technical skills
30 pts

Pointing toes, back straight, arm placement is not sloppy, moves are executed smoothly. USES the technique to move.
Excellent

Skills performed with great attention to quality of movement, body position, placement and other details of dance. Also demonstrates an excellent understanding of dance technique.
Good

Understands terminology and performs with attention to details of technique, has attained proficiency in movement skills.
Acceptable

Skill performed with attention to most details of technique, but hasn't attained proficiency in technique style yet. Some technical errors.
Partial

Only some understanding of technical elements (ie. footwork, quality of movements, body positions) demonstrated in technique.
Minimal

Although remembers some of the elements of dance little attention paid to how movements are done or other details of dance.
Terminology
10 pts

Terminology and knowledge of plie, releve, tendu.
Excellent

Shows a complete understanding and execution dance vocabulary and delivers each with precision and poise. Toes are pointed, legs are straight and in correct alignment during moves, power and momentum are used. Dancer controls the beginning middle and end of move. Preparations are technically correct.
Good

Shows an understanding of the move however delivery is not technically sound and precise. Most moves are correct but execution on some are show elements that are not in place.
Acceptable

Nice try on execution but hesitations and casual energy are displayed . Toes are not pointed, sloppy placement, unsure muscle usage. Dancer need more confidence in execution.
Partial

Dancer tries but unable to technically execute movements. Participation is noted but dancer needs additional instruction in execution.
Minimal

Dancer makes little to no attempt to execute dance elements and doesn't try any moves at all.
Demi-Plie
10 pts

Excellent

-Weight lifted up off the legs
-Knee joints relaxed
-Correct stance, including erect back, maintained
-Weight is equally distributed over both feet
-Heels pressed into the floor
-Good use of resistance
-Knees over toes/Arches lifted
-Tailbone down/Hips lifted
Good

-Pelvis centered
-Tail bone up, Hips dropped
-Arches not rolled in/Knees over second toe
-No to little amount of resistance
1st-Heels lifted of the floor
4th-Back knee rolled in
Acceptable

-Pelvis off center
-Tail bone up, Hips dropped
-Arches rolled in/Knees in front of toes
-No to little amount of resistance
1st-Heels lifted of the floor
4th-Back knee rolled in
Partial

-Pelvis off center
-Tail bone up, Hips dropped
-Arches rolled in/Knees in front of toes
-No to little amount of resistance
1st-Heels lifted of the floor
4th-Back knee rolled in
Minimal

-Pelvis tucked under or back
-Tail bone up, Hips dropped
-Arches rolled in/Knees in front of toes
-No to little amount of resistance
1st-Heels lifted of the floor
4th-Back knee rolled in
Releve'
10 pts

Excellent

-Center of the weight falls between the first and second toes
-Heels fully lifted
-Backs of knees are fully stretched
-Toes are flat on the floor
-Alignment is correct
-turnout maintained
Good

-Foot is sickled
-Foot is rolling in
-Heels not completely lifted
-Backs of knees are fully stretched
-Toes are scrunching
-Inner thighs engaged
- some alignment evident
Acceptable

-Foot is sickled
-Foot is rolling in
-Heels not completely lifted
-Backs of knees are not fully stretched
-Toes are scrunching
-Inner thighs engaged
_Some alignment evident
-very little turnout
Partial

-Foot is sickled
-Foot is rolling in
-Heels not completely lifted
-Backs of knees are not fully stretched
-Toes are scrunching
-Inner thighs not engaged
-- no alignment evident
-very little turnout
Minimal

-Foot is sickled
-Foot is rolling in
-Heels barely lifted
-Backs of knees are not fully stretched
-Toes are scrunching
-Inner thighs not engaged
-No alignment
-Use of quads
-no turnout
Tendu
10 pts

Excellent

-Heel pressed forward
-No weight on the working foot
-Fully extended and fully stretched foot
-Good floor pressure
-Toes are in line with hips
-Turn-out maintained
-Fully stretched knees
Good

-Toes lead out
-Weight placed on working foot
-Foot is sickled or slightly flexed
-Little to know foot pressure
-Toes too far out from hips
-Lack of turn out
-Bending of either the supporting or working leg
Acceptable

-Toes lead out
-Weight placed on working foot
-Foot is sickled or slightly flexed
-Little to know foot pressure
-Toes too far out from hips
-Lack of turn out
-Bending of either the supporting or working leg
Partial

-Toes lead out
-Weight placed on working foot
-Foot is sickled or slightly flexed
-Little to know foot pressure
-Toes too far out from hips
-Lack of turn out
-Bending of either the supporting or working leg
Minimal

-Toes lead out
-Weight placed on working foot
-Foot is sickled or slightly flexed
-Little to know foot pressure
-Toes too far out from hips
-Lack of turn out
-Bending of either the supporting or working leg



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  • Basic Dance Vocabulary and Skill

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