La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § LI-329
Grade Cluster | K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 |
Benchmark 1 | Recognize and discuss the role of dance in cultural/historical contexts, including celebrations, ceremonies, and special occasions (1, 4) | Compare the role of dance in various cultures and discuss dance in cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts (1, 4) | Explain the art of dance in relation to cultural values and prevailing social, political, and economic conditions (1, 4, 5) |
Benchmark 2 | Recognize basic differences between dance styles and identify styles of dance in various cultures (1, 3, 4) | Identify differences in styles of dance and distinguish among dance styles from various cultures and time periods (1, 4) | Compare, contrast, and categorize styles of dance representative of various cultures and time periods (1, 4) |
Benchmark 3 | Recognize great dance works, innovators, and performers who have shaped the history of dance (1, 4) | Identify and discuss the influences of great dance works, innovators, and performers who have shaped the history of dance (1, 4) | Compare and contrast current dance innovators and trends with past innovators and their contributions to dance (3, 4) |
Benchmark 4 | Recognize careers in dance and identify roles of dancers in various cultures and time periods (4) | Identify, describe, and compare contemporary careers and professions in dance (1, 4, 5) | Investigate and assess roles, careers, and career opportunities in dance production (1, 4) |
Benchmark 5 | Recognize universal themes in dance and how dance communicates a universal language (1, 4) | Identify and discuss universal themes exhibited in dance from various cultures (1, 4) | Analyze universal themes as exhibited in dance from various cultures (3, 4) |
La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § LI-329