Manitoba Education
Understanding Dance in Context (DA-C3) »
Students demonstrate understanding of the roles, purposes, and meanings of dance in the lives of individuals and in communities.
Students who have achieved expectations for this grade are able to
| Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
| demonstrate understanding of the multiple roles and purposes of dance in society (e.g., for recreation, persuasion, social commentary, religious or cultural expression)
5-8 DA-U3.1 |
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| examine and explain purposes for creating dance
5-8 DA-U3.2 |
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| demonstrate awareness of the intended meanings and/or purposes of particular dances performed and/or viewed
5-8 DA-U3.3 |
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| demonstrate appreciation of dance as a means of experiencing the world and understanding the perspectives of others
5-8 DA-U3.4 |
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| demonstrate understanding of ways in which dance reflects and influences the identity of individuals and groups
5-8 DA-U3.5 |
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| demonstrate awareness of the impact of context on dance artists and their works (e.g., consider personal, social, cultural, geographical/environmental, historical contexts)
5-8 DA-U3.6 |
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| demonstrate behaviors and attitudes appropriate for performers and audience members in a variety of dance settings and contexts
5-8 DA-U3.7 |
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| describe a variety of dance-related careers (e.g., professional dancer/actor, stage manager, choreographer, dance therapist)
5-8 DA-U3.8 |
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