Excellent

15 pts

Good

12 pts

Fair

9 pts

Poor

6pts

Unsuccessful

0 pts

Preparedness

Student always comes to class dressed properly for dance.

Students usually comes to class dressed properly for dance.

Students sometimes comes to class dressed properly for dance.

Student rarely comes to class dressed properly for dance.

Student did not dress out for class.

Effort

Student always gives 100% energy and effort.

Student usually gives 100% energy and effort.

Student sometimes participates and performs with moderate amount of energy.

Student rarely participates and gives very little energy.

Student did not participate.

Behavior/Involvement

Student always listens to the teacher and follows rules. They never distract from the class.

Student usually listens to the teacher and follows rules. They almost never distract from the class.

Student sometimes listens to the teacher and follows rules. They somewhat add to the class lesson but can at times be distracting.

Student rarely listens to the teacher and follows rules. They distract from the class/lesson.

Student did not listen and distracted from class.

Excellent

25 pts

Above Average

21pts

Emerging

18pts

Needs Work

15pts

Knowledge of Choreography

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the choreography and does it well.

Demonstrates good knowledge of choreography. Keeps up with the group. Few errors, however it does not interfere with performance.

Demonstrates knowledge of choreography. Keeps up with group. Some errors (3-5) causing brief pause in performance.

Demonstrates some knowledge of choreography, but unsure of some movements. Sometimes hesitates and or watched others. Makes several errors.

Technical Skills

Dance performed with great attention to quality of movement, body positioning, placement on stage, and other details of dance. Also demonstrates an excellent understanding of various dance styles.

Dance performed with attention to details of technique, has attained above average proficiency in dance styles.

Dance performed with attention to most details of technique, but hasn’t attained proficiency in dance styles yet. Some technical errors.                                           

Only some understanding of technique demonstrated in performance. Limited attention to detail. Many technical mistakes. Very low proficiency in dance styles.

Performance Skills

The student commands the audience’s attention and is able to engage the audience completely through their performance. A true joy to watch!

The student communicates with audience through eye contact and facial and body expression. Is able to engage the audience most of the time.

The student sometimes communicates with the audience through eye contact and facial and body expressions. Occasionally loses focus.

The student is generally focused but only made some attempt to grab attention of the audience with eye contact and facial and body expression.

Rhythm/ Tempo

Shows complete understanding of tempo and beat. Stays on rhythm and uses musicality throughout the dance

Accurate in beat, tempo, rhythms, and musicality of dance sequences most of the time.

Generally accurate in beat, tempo, rhythms, and musicality of dance sequences some of the time.

Shows a basic understanding of tempo and beat, but falls behind and/or speeds up in places or makes mistakes in rhythm and musicality.