1. Recognize, identify, and differentiate between traditional and contemporary dance forms; and demonstrate an awareness of the cultural expressions and aesthetics of dance.
2. Recognize and identify prominent dance artists associated with specific dance genres and their eminence in traditional and contemporary dance communities.
3. Utilize research skills to present a report on a selected dance topic.
4. Present a movement or digital demonstration of a dance genre, detailing styling and technique.
5. Review dance recordings (live, recorded, and documentaries) and live performances.
6. Analyze dance choreography and performance in a written dance concert critique.

1. Analyze the role of ritual and concert dance in preserving culture, history, and social practices from ancient through present times
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the historical background of multiple cultural dance forms and their evolution
3. Utilize research skills to write a report on a dance legend in historical or contemporary times
4. Analyze live or digital dance performances
5. Critique concert dances, noting the historical background of each presented genre

1. Recognize and differentiate between ballet, modern, and commercial dance techniques
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the dance class format in warm up exercises and choreographed combinations
3. Analyze and demonstrate basic dance steps and recognize the French and English labels, i.e. plie (bend), releve (rise), tendu (stretch)
4. Analyze and participate in movement progressions and combinations, implementing basic dance technique and terminology
5. Perform dance combinations demonstrating the basics of technical execution and artistic expression

1. Recognize the diversity present in varying dance genres
2. Utilize elements of space, time and energy to coordinate varying movements
3. Analyzes and demonstrate movements appropriate to one’s own body mechanics and mental understanding of movement execution
4. Analyze and participate in movement progressions and combinations, learning basic dance technique and terminology
5. Practice decision-making in choreographic choices in final project presentation

1. Analyze and demonstrate dance conditioning exercises utilizing breathing techniques, focus, muscle control, and visualization practices
2. Integrate multiple dance conditioning modalities to enhance alignment, posture, strength, flexibility, and concentration 
3. Create a personalized dance conditioning plan of 10-15 exercises

1. Acquire ballet-based fitness repertoire specific to individual fitness goals
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics needed to perform dance and ballet-based exercises 
3. Develop an individualized dance fitness program

1. Recognize the positions of the feet and arms as well as the correct body alignment and postural carriage for the execution of classical ballet technique
2. Recognize and identify traditional beginning-level ballet terminology and translate the terms into movement practice
3. Recognize the traditional class format for ballet (barre, centre, allegro, adagio)

1. Analyze and execute intermediate barre and centre exercises
2. Recognize and demonstrate intermediate ballet steps, turns, jumps and allegro/adagio combinations
3. Perform 3-4 ballet combinations in a studio setting

1. Analyze and execute advanced barre and centre exercises
2. Recognize and demonstrate advanced ballet steps, turns, jumps and allegro/adagio combinations
3. Perform 3-4 ballet combinations in a studio setting

1. Refine ballet technique through advanced barre and centre exercises
2. Analyze and demonstrate designated variations from selected classical and contemporary ballets
3. Perform variation projects in the department dance concert, the informal concert, or in an in-studio presentation

1. Recognize the basic positions of the torso, arms, and legs and correct body alignment in stillness and in movement for the execution of basic modern dance technique
2. Recognize and identify basic modern dance terminology and translates the terms into movement practice
3. Perform beginning level modern dance choreography in an in-studio presentation

1. Demonstrates awareness of the positions of the torso, arms, and legs and correct body alignment in stillness and in movement for the execution of intermediate level modern dance technique
2. Recognize and identify intermediate level modern dance concepts and terminology, translating the terms into movement practice
3. Perform an extended modern dance composition in a studio setting with intermediate level technical execution and performance artistry

1. Refine advance stylistic components of major modern dance techniques
2. Recognize and demonstrate advanced movement sequences from classical modern dance warm-ups and progressions
3. Perform an extended advanced modern dance composition in a studio setting

1. Recognize and identify basic stylistic components of liturgical dance techniques
2. Identify the fundamental positions of the torso, arms, and legs and correct body alignment in stillness and in movement for the execution of basic liturgical dance techniques
3. Perform beginning-level liturgical dance choreography in an in-studio presentation

1. Recognize and analyze a variety of commercial dance styles
2. Demonstrate commercial dance choreography, terminology, and performance styles
3. Perform 3-4 commercial styles in an in-studio presentation

1. Recognize hip hop dance styles such as old school hip hop, freestyling, commercial, and other original forms
2. Demonstrate hip hop dance sequences to current hip hop music with stylized posturing and technique
3. Perform a piece for an in-studio presentation, demonstrating knowledge of  basic hip hop dance skills and styles

1. Recognize historical and contemporary hip hop dance trends
2. Perform current hip hop dance sequences demonstrating correct posture, technique and musicality
3. Choreograph a piece for presentation demonstrating intermediate knowledge of the hip hop genre

1. Recognize historical and contemporary heels dance trends
2. Choreograph a piece for an in-studio presentation, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of heels dancing styles
3. Perform heels dance sequences demonstrating correct weight placement, safe body alignment, and musicality

1. Recognize and demonstrate specific etiquette and required choreographic timing and coordination for dancing with a partner
2. Analyze posturing, body weight changes, leading, and following techniques
3. Demonstrate the partner rotation format and group collaboration methods
4.  Perform 3-4 partner projects in an in-studio presentation

1. Analyze partnering basics, dance positions, floor directions, and partner etiquette 
2. Identify and differentiate between the various Latin dance styles and musical rhythms from Latin America and the Caribbean
3. Perform 3-4 Latin dances in an in-studio presentation

1. Analyzes and demonstrate basic musical rhythms of ballroom dances
2. Demonstrate basic dance patterns of the waltz, cha-cha, salsa, and other selected ballroom styles
3. Demonstrate basic dance partnership skills of leading and following
4. Perform with a partner in a studio setting

1. Analyze partnering technique, dance positions as they relate to audience, floor directions, and partner etiquette
2. Identify and differentiate between the various Latin dance styles and musical rhythms from Latin America and the Caribbean
3. Perform 3-4 Latin dances in an in-studio presentation

1. Recognize basic tap dance steps/moves such as the shuffle, flap, digs, and stamps
2. Demonstrate beginning level tap dance timing and rhythms, incorporating them into dance combinations
3. Perform beginning tap dance combinations in a theatre/studio setting

1. Recognize intermediate tap dance steps, rhythms, and techniques 
2. Demonstrate complex tap rhythms in changing accents and tempos in dance combinations
3. Perform intermediate tap combinations in a theatre/studio setting

1. Recognize and identify basic stylistic components and characteristics of contemporary dance techniques
2. Analyze and demonstrate the warm-up and progression modalities common to contemporary dance classes
3. Perform an extended contemporary dance composition in a studio setting

1. Recognize and demonstrate basic jazz steps
2. Demonstrates knowledge of traditional jazz class formats
3. Perform extended jazz dance combinations in an in-studio presentation

1. Demonstrates intermediate jazz dance skills in warm ups and combination retention
2. Demonstrates the technique required for intermediate jazz movements
3. Perform extended intermediate jazz dance combinations in an in-studio presentation

1. Demonstrate dance techniques used in musical theatre productions
2. Recognize original choreography of selected musical theatre choreographers, and a wide variety of musical theatre dance styles and techniques
3. Perform musical theatre dances in studio or theater performances

1. Recognize and differentiate between various world dance styles according to culture, music, costume, dance steps, and patterns
2. Acquires and overview of the dances of North and South America, Asia, Africa, Polynesia and Europe
3. Perform 4-5 international dances in an in-studio presentation

1. Demonstrate the coordination and rhythmic ability to execute steps and combinations associated with Middle Eastern dance
2. Analyze the choreographic timing and rhythms of Middle Eastern music
3. Perform regional Middle Eastern dances utilizing a repertoire of steps and hand props (finger cymbals, veils, poles, fabric, etc. ) in a studio presentation

1. Demonstrate basic traditional and contemporary African dance steps
2. Analyze the folkloric meaning of various African dance forms
3. Analyze and demonstrate various polyrhythms of African and Afro-Caribbean  dances
4. Perform a full-length choreographed African dance piece in a theatre or studio setting

1. Identifies and differentiates between various Ballet Folklorico styles, i.e., Danza, Mestizo, and Regional styles
2. Analyze Ballet Folklorico basics, dance positions, floor directions, and etiquette
3. Understands and identifies Ballet Folklorico founder, history, origins, and cultural context
4. Perform 3-4 Ballet Folklorico dances in an in-studio presentation

1. Create and perform an extended dance improvisation in a studio setting, demonstrating an understanding of basic improvisational concepts and demonstrating clear performance intent
2. Recognize the fundamental components of movement including time, space, and energy.
3. Identify and apply multiple ways of manipulating the basic elements of movement
4. Perform structured improvisational performance projects in an informal or studio concert

1. Demonstrate an awareness of the fundamental components of movement and choreography (time, space, and energy)
2. Identify multiple ways to utilize basic elements of dance
3. Present choreography projects in an informal studio concert or a stage concert

1.  Demonstrate phrase making and utilization of intermediate choreographic techniques
2. Recognize the development of literal and abstract themes as well as theme creation through compositional structures
3. Choreograph and perform an extended dance composition in a studio setting, and/or formal concert, demonstrating intermediate level choreographic concepts

1. Recognize and utilize appropriate terminology for current formats, techniques and technology used to capture live dance on camera
2. Document a dance or movement study using current video technology
3. Analyze dance videos, recognizing professional dance and recording standards
4. Produce a dance composition in a digital format
5. Release a dance video in an online format

1. Recognize and analyze basic dance steps and choreography
2. Recognizes the basics of dance notation systems such as Labanotation
3. Recognizes the basics of dance movement analysis systems such as Bartenieff   Fundamentals
4. Compile writing on dance choreography and technique, applying a choice of movement analysis and notation methods. 
5. Showcase examples of choreographic works utilizing selected analysis or notation systems 

1. Identify the role and value of dance education in academic and recreational settings
2. Recognize multiple pedagogical approaches and philosophies within the dance field
3. Construct course outlines, lesson plans, and skills assessments for various dance genres 
4. Implement appropriate dance teaching styles and strategies for students of diverse demographics, abilities, skill levels, and learning styles
5. Arrange and interpret appropriate musical accompaniment
6. Practice effective classroom management within the studio dance class format

1. Recognize the format and procedures for the audition and casting process of a dance concert
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the technical theatre requirements relating to dance production, i.e. lighting, sound, costume
3. Identify the requirements for technical and aesthetic artistry in a dance concert

1. Memorize and retain choreography
2. Demonstrate an understanding of performance aesthetics
3. Perform in a dance concert demonstrating the ability to recall choreography with the   required aesthetic qualities 

1. Demonstrate collaboration skills in choreography projects of various dance genres
2. Recognize the choreography of 1-3 full dance works, demonstrating knowledge of choreographer’s concept, retention of steps and patterns, and expressive quality for performance
3. Participate in selected concerts and presentations on-campus, in the community, and at the American College Dance Association Conference, performing repertory dance works

1. Recognize the work ethic and specific physical practices necessary to create the professional rehearsal environment (including technical theatre rehearsals)
2. Demonstrate designated movements and patterns from the work to be presented
3. Perform in one or more pieces in the formal dance department concert

1. Acquire rehearsal and performance experience in campus and community presentations, along with experience in competitive performance through attendance and participation at the American College Dance Association Conference
2. Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of etiquette and time management skills for dance rehearsals
3. Apply collaborative learning skills in group choreography
4. Perform in the department dance concert, studio presentations, and/or selected campus events

1. Implement dance skills acquired in technique classes to experiment in the creation of dance works
2. Analyze the technical movement skills required for dance presentation
3. Differentiate between the creative role of the choreographer and the dancer
4. Identify and interpret the principles and aesthetics for expressive and artistic performance through participation in a campus dance event, concert, and/or an in-studio presentation

1. Demonstrate the work ethic and specific physical practices necessary to create an informal rehearsal environment
2. Demonstrates designated movements and pattern sequences from the work to be presented
3. Perform in an informal campus concert, event, or showing