RUBRICS IN SWING DANCE

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Knowledge Demonstrates excellent
knowledge of all the
Demonstrates good
knowledge of
Demonstrates some
knowledge of
Remembers a few of the
steps/ movements and

of Dance dance steps and moves.

Performs well with
dancesteps and moves.
Keeps up with partner.
dancesteps and moves,
but unsure of some
tries, but looks lost and
out of sync.
steps and partner. Few errors. movements. Sometimes
hesitates/ watches
Moves others and makes some
errors.
Remembers dancesteps
and moves, can follow
along with class

Basic Swing Student can perform all

basic steps with ease
Student can perform
nearly all basic steps by
Student can perform
most of the basic steps.
The student can not
perform the basic steps.

knowledge and grace.

Hands and arms always
name. Hands and arms
are an effective form of
Hands and arms
inconsistently contribute
Hands, arms limp no
communication.
Performance of the effectively convey communication to communication
basic swing steps. communication between consistently. between partners.
partners

Sequence Shows a complete

understanding of dance
Generally accurate in
executing the dance Shows a basic
ance appears jagged
and lacks rhythm.

and components taught.

Dance flows and is
moves with partner.
Has rhythm with
understanding of dance
moves. Does not appear
structure of exciting to watch as
partners work well
partner. Practiced. to lead/follow partner
well.
dance together. Polished.

Flow of the
choreographed dance.

Cooperation Always respects and

shows consideration for
Cooperative with
Partner and ready to
Cooperative most of
time, but not attentive
Little effort made to
contribute to dance.

with partner other partner. Prepared,

well-rehearsed in all
perform. Takes the
initiative to practice and
or well prepared to
dance.
Distracted by peers.

How does the student moves, focused and fun master new moves.
work with partner while to watch!
demonstrating the
moves.