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Ballroom Dance Skill and Knowledge Assessment 
Ballroom Dance Rubric
Rubric Code: N8998C
By rstuart
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Subject: Dance  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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25 % Beginner Ballroom Dance Teach and Learn Assignment
  Emerging

0 pts

Typical

1 pts

Above Average

2 pts

Superior

3 pts

Total Score

Possible 30 pts

(N/A)

Dance Skill Knowledge
20 %

Dance Skill Level of Student
-Beginner
-Intermediate
-Advanced
-Instructor
Emerging

The student demonstrates a vague knowledge of the basic dance step or confuses the skill with another.
Typical

The student demonstrates he/she is familiar with parts of the Ballroom Dance
Above Average

The student demonstrates the essential steps, patterns, turns, tips, history of Ballroom Dance
Superior

The student demonstrates all skills confidently but voluntarily will teach/ tutor other students in the class
Total Score
History of the Dance
5 %

Who, What and When, Where and Why did originate?
Emerging

The student is not familiar with the dance origin or history or gives information on another dance.
Typical

The student demonstrates he/she is somewhat familiar with the dance origin or history.
Above Average

The student demonstrates the basic knowledge the dance origin or history.
Superior

The student demonstrates knowledge of
the dance origin or history learned and also provides additional and accurate details they researched on their own.
Total Score
Fun Fact
5 %

What interesting fact do I know about the dance performed?
Emerging

The student does not demonstrate any knowledge of Fun Facts.
Typical

The student demonstrates a little knowledge of Fun Facts.
Above Average

The student demonstrates knowledge of information given in class.
Superior

The student demonstrates knowledge of additional information than what was given in class.
Total Score
Music
15 %

Can I recognize which dance step should be danced with a particular Music Selection?
Emerging

The student does not demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate dance to the music played
Typical

The student sometimes demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate dance to the music selection played
Above Average

The student demonstrates accurate knowledge of the appropriate dance to the music selection played
Superior

The student demonstrates accurate knowledge of the appropriate dance to the music selection played and provides examples additional modern music that could also be used.
Total Score
Ettiquette
15 %

What are manners and courtesies associated with this ballroom dance?
Emerging

The student does not demonstrate or use appropriate dance courtesies and etiquette when dancing with partner.
Typical

The student sometimes demonstrates or uses appropriate dance courtesies and etiquette when dancing with partner.
Above Average

The student always demonstrates or uses appropriate dance courtesies and etiquette when dancing with partner.
Superior

The student demonstrates or uses appropriate dance courtesies and etiquette while also encouraging and complimenting all partner when learning and dancing.
Total Score
Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
10 %

What can I do to Lead/Follow partner via verbal or non/verbal cues?
Emerging

The student does not demonstrate verbal or non-verbal cues essential in leading and following partner.
Typical

The student sometimes demonstrates verbal or non-verbal cues essential in leading and following partner.
Above Average

The student always demonstrates verbal or non-verbal cues essential in leading and following partner.
Superior

The student always demonstrates effective non-verbal cues that is complimentary to the leading or following partner.
Total Score
Appropriate attire and shoes
10 %

Do I wear shoes and clothing appropriate for Ballroom Dance class and performance.
Emerging

The student rarely or does not wear appropriate shoes or clothing as outlined in syllabus.
Typical

The student sometimes wears appropriate shoes or clothing as outlined in syllabus.
Above Average

The student always wears appropriate shoes or clothing as outlined in syllabus.
Superior

The student wears appropriate dance shoes or clothing appropriate for the dance selection personality.
Total Score
Timing and Rhythm
10 %

How well do perform/acquire correct timing and rhythm associated with the dance?
Emerging

The student does not or rarely coordinates the steps learned without music with the appropriate timing and rhythm when music is introduced.
Typical

The student sometimes coordinates the steps learned without music with the appropriate timing and rhythm when music is introduced depending on the partner it is danced with.
Above Average

The student always coordinates the steps learned without music with the appropriate timing and rhythm when music is introduced.
Superior

The adds additional creative moves and coordinates the steps learned without music with the appropriate timing and rhythm when music is introduced.
Total Score
Turns and Variations
10 %

How many turns and or patterns can I perform in this dance?
Emerging

The student does not demonstrate basic beginner turns or patterns associated with the dance.
Typical

The student sometimes demonstrates basic beginner turns or patterns associated with the dance.
Above Average

The student always demonstrates basic beginner turns or patterns associated with the dance.
Superior

The student demonstrates all beginner turns or patterns associated with the dance and adds more advanced movements.
Total Score
Instructor Practice
5 %

How did teaching a skill to others help me? help others?
Emerging

The student does not demonstrate's willingness to teach or help others acquire or practice skill.
Typical

The student sometimes demonstrate's willingness to teach or help others acquire or practice skill.
Above Average

The student always demonstrate's willingness to teach or help others acquire or practice skill when asked by the instructor.
Superior

The student always voluntarily demonstrate's willingness to teach or help others acquire or practice skill.
Total Score



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  • Ballroom Dance, Kiniesiology Skills,


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