iRubric: DANCE PERFORMANCE - JAZZ UNIT rubric

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

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

Demonstrates good knowledge of choreography. Keeps up with group. Few errors.

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the choreography.
and does it well.

The dancer is not very focused, concentrated or committed to performance.

The dancer is generally focused, but the energy is low and/or inconsistent.

The dancer is confident, and communicates with other dancers and audience through eye contact and facial and body expression.

The dancer creates a believable character on stage and is able to engage the audience completely through their performance. Fun to watch!

Student has not put much effort into the 4 week unit. Needs to push self harder to demonstrate learning and improved skill level.

Student's effort is inconsistent from day to day.
Needs to push self harder to demonstrate learning and improved skill level.

Shows improvement in performance and technical skills, and demonstrates sufficient improvement in memorization/execution of material. Student has shown adequate improvement during unit.

Shows major improvement in performance and technical skills, and demonstrates improvement in memorization/execution of material. Student works very hard and it shows!