Nev. Admin. Code § 389.6355

Current through December 12, 2024

Section 389.6355 - Dance theory and practice: Pupils rated as novice

If a public school offers a course of instruction in dance theory and practice in high school for pupils rated as novice pursuant to NAC 389.6105, such instruction must be designed so that pupils meet the following standards of performance by the completion of the course:

1. Creation of new dance by conceiving and developing dance, alone and with others, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Generate and conceptualize dance and ideas relating to dance, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Implement and discuss movement and ideas for choreography to develop original dance; and

(2) Identify personal preferences and strengths to develop an original dance.

(b) Organize and develop dance and ideas relating to dance, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Collaborate to apply choreographic devices and dance structures to choreograph an original dance that supports an artistic intent and articulate the process for making choices concerning movements; and

(2) Apply criteria to choreograph a dance that communicates intent.

(c) Refine, complete and present dance, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Revise choreography based on prescribed criteria and feedback from others; and

(2) Document a section of a dance using writing, symbols or media technology.

2. Performance of dance that involves interpretation and presentation of dance, alone and with others, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Select, analyze and interpret dance for presentation, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Refine partner and ensemble skills that enable spatial design and create patterns, relationships and focus;

(2) Accurately use accented and unaccented beats; and

(3) Contrast bound and free-flowing movements, develop body awareness and apply body awareness to dance technique and performance.

(b) Develop and refine technique and performances, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Demonstrate fundamental dance skills and movement qualities when executing choreography;

(2) Apply basic anatomical knowledge, special awareness and nutrition to promote safe strategies when dancing; and

(3) Collaborate with peers to practice and refine dances.

(c) Convey meaning through the presentation of dance, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Demonstrate leadership qualities when preparing performances; and

(2) Collaborate to design and execute production elements to convey the artistic intent of a dance.

3. Understanding and evaluating, alone and with others, how dance conveys meaning, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Perceive and analyze dance, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Compare and contrast patterns of movement and their relationships in dance; and

(2) Explain how elements of dance are used in a variety of genres, styles or cultural movement practices to communicate intent.

(b) Interpret intent and meaning in dance, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to interpret meaning in a dance based on the movements of the dance and explain how to achieve artistic expression through relationships between the elements of a dance.

(c) Apply prescribed criteria to evaluate dance, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to define the characteristics of a dance that make the dance meaningful and artistic.

4. Using external context when creating, evaluating and finding personal meaning in dance, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Apply and relate knowledge and personal experience to dance, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Compare and contrast how different perspectives are communicated through the movements of dances; and

(2) Discuss how research informs the choreographic process and deepens understanding of genres of dance.

(b) Analyze dance in light of societal, cultural and historical context to create a deeper understanding of the dance, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to analyze how dances from a variety of cultures, societies, historical periods or communities reveal the ideas and perspectives of the people who created the dances.

Nev. Admin. Code § 389.6355

Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R043-18A, eff. 12/19/2018

NRS 385.080, 385.114 and 389.021