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National Dance Content Standards*
Standard I: Movement Elements. Identifying and demonstrating movement elements and skills in performing dance.
Standard II: Choreography. Understanding choreographic principles, processes, and structures.
Standard III: Communication. Understanding dance as a way to create and communicate meaning.
Standard IV: Thinking. Applying and demonstrating critical and creative thinking skills in dance.
Standard V: Cultural Understanding. Demonstrating and understanding dance in various cultures and historical periods.
Standard VI: Wellness. Making connections between dance and healthful living.
Standard VII: Integrated Learning. Making connections between dance and other disciplines.
* National Dance Association (NDA, 1994). National standards for dance education: What every young American should know and be able to do in dance. Italicized portions added.