iRubric: Dance: non verbal communication/a moving story. rubric

Group is not able to create a storyline at all. Needs to plan out a story and the movement elements to communicate the story.

Story is too complicated, and members are unable to communicate their story well non verbally.

Story is simple enough to be communicated non verbally.All members have an equal part. All members contribute to the storyline. No one looks lost.

Story is understood by audience members through the non verbal movements, story and performance flows well.

Groups needs to agree on pattern movements to communicate their story.example: rising from floor slowly, reaching to the ceiling communicates a new day or new life.

Patterns are limited and need a smoother transition.
Perhaps, more elements are needed.

Repeated patterns used to communicate universal understandings All members contribute equally.Story flows with a beginning, a conflict and an ending.

Members are relaxed and enjoy the performance as everyone knows and demonstrates their part well.