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DANCE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 
DANCE PERFORMANCE RUBRIC for Hickory Ridge Middle Dance Program - Recital / Performance Preparation
Rubric Code: JC8387
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Subject: Dance  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric DANCE PERFORMANCE
  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Acceptable

3 pts

Partial

2 pts

Minimal

1 pts

Knowledge of Choreography

Memory of the routine and execution of the moves looks true to the moves that were choreographed.

Excellent

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the choreography.<BR>
and does it well.
Good

Demonstrates good knowledge of choreography. Keeps up with group. Few errors, however it does not interfere with performance.
Acceptable

Demonstrates knowledge of choreography. Keeps up with group. 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 and out of sync with others.
Technical skills

Pointing toes, back straight, arm placement is not sloppy, moves are executed smoothly.

Excellent

Dance performed with great attention to quality of movement, body position, placement on stage and other details of dance. Also demonstrates an excellent understanding of dance style.
Good

Dance performed with attention to details of technique, has attained proficiency in dance style.
Acceptable

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

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

Although remembers some of dance, little attention paid to how movements are done or other details of dance.
Performance Skills

Projection of eye contact and cheerful facial expressions with the judges. The dancer is confident with movements.

Excellent

The dancer draws the judge in to want to watch them and is able to engage the audience completely through their performance. A true joy to watch!
Good

The dancer communicates with audience/judges through eye contact and facial and body expression. Is able to engage the judges.
Acceptable

The dancer communicates with audience/judges through eye contact and facial and body expression. Occasionally loses focus.
Partial

The dancer is generally focused, but only some attempt made to grab attention of the judges with eye contact and good facial expression.
Minimal

The dancer is not very focused on making eye contact, concentrated or committed to performance.
Rhythm/Tempo

Staying on count and with the beats of the music.

Excellent

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

Accurate in beat, tempo, rhythms of dance sequences throughout the dance.
Acceptable

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

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

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




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