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Grade 8/9 Dance Rubric 
DANCE RUBRIC
Rubric Code: C4A546
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Subject: Dance  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric DANCE PERFORMANCE
  Unsatisfactory

10 pts

Needs Improvement

15 pts

Good

18 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Knowledge of Dancesteps and Moves

Remembers dancesteps and moves, can follow along with class

Unsatisfactory

Remembers a few of the steps/ movements and tries, but looks lost and out of sync with others. Unprepared.
Needs Improvement

Demonstrates some knowledge of dancesteps and moves, but unsure of some movements. Sometimes hesitates/ watches others and makes some errors.
Good

Demonstrates good knowledge of dancestpes and moves. Keeps up with group. Few errors.
Excellent

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of all the dance steps and moves
and performs them well.
On task - learning new skills

Being on task at all times during class time, trying new steps and practicing them to ensure learned.

Unsatisfactory

The student does not always try new dance moves when guided by teacher and does not always attempt or practice them on own when asked- sits and talks instead.
Needs Improvement

Sometimes tries new dance steps and follows the teacher step-by-step instructions. Somtimes practices on their own during class time. Sometimes sits and talks instead.
Good

Tries new dance steps and follows the teacher step-by-step instructions most of the time. Usually practices on their own in class to learn.
Excellent

Always tries new moves and follows teacher step-by-step instructions. Always practices to learn on their own when asked in class.
Classroom Performance Quality

Overall performance of what is learned in class during participation and in formal performance.

Unsatisfactory

The dancer is not very focused, concentrated or committed to performance (talking, giggling, looking around).
Needs Improvement

The dancer is generally focused. Sometimes distracted and insecure.
Good

The dancer performs with minimal distractions. They look fairly confident and prepared.
Excellent

The dancer performs with full confidence. They perform with enthusiasm.
Rhythm/Tempo

Overall rhythm and tempo and ability to keep the beat to the music.

Unsatisfactory

Attempts to keep a rhythm, but gets off beat and speeds up or falls behind often. Doesn't follow beat in music.
Needs Improvement

Shows a basic understanding of tempo and beat, but falls behind and/or speeds up in places or makes errors in rhythm.
Good

Generally accurate in beat, tempo, rhythms of dance sequences most of the time.
Excellent

Shows a complete understanding of tempo and beat and stays on rhythmn throughout the dance.




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