A

In-depth knowledge and understanding of dance practices.

In-depth knowledge and understanding of appropriate language and terminology relevant to the dance context. 

Highly proficient and sustained application of dance skills using safe dance practices and techniques in presenting and/or creating dance works.

Coherent and sustained communication of innovative choreographic intent to an audience through composition or performance

Perceptive critique and evaluation of a dance presentation, performance, or choreographic piece.

Insightful analysis and synthesis of research findings to choreograph a dance work.

B

Detailed knowledge and understanding of dance practices.

Detailed knowledge and understanding of appropriate language and terminology relevant to the dance context. 

Proficient application of dance skills using safe dance practices and techniques in presenting and/or creating dance works.

Clear communication of choreographic intent to an audience with some innovation through composition or performance.

Highly competent critique and evaluation of a dance presentation, performance, or choreographic piece.

Considered analysis and synthesis of research findings to choreograph a dance work. 

C

Appropriate knowledge and understanding of dance practices.

Adequate knowledge and understanding of appropriate language and terminology relevant to the dance context.

Generally competent application of dance skills using safe dance practices and techniques in presenting and/or creating dance works.

Competent communication of choreographic intent to an audience with elements of innovation through composition or performance. 

Competent critique and evaluation of a dance presentation, performance, or choreographic piece.

Competent analysis and synthesis of research findings to choreograph a dance work.

D

Some knowledge and understanding of dance practices.

Some knowledge and understanding of appropriate language and terminology relevant to the dance context.

Basic application of dance skills using safe dance practices and techniques in presenting and/or creating dance works.

Some communication of choreographic intent to an audience through composition or performance.

Basic critique and evaluation of a dance presentation, performance, or choreographic piece.

Some analysis and synthesis of research findings to choreograph a dance work. 

E

Awareness of some basic knowledge and understanding of dance practices.

Awareness of some basic knowledge and understanding of appropriate language and terminology relevant to the dance context. 

Emerging application of dance skills using safe dance practices and techniques in presenting and/or creating dance works.

Attempted communication of an aspect of choreographic intent to an audience through composition or performance. 

Attempted critique and evaluation of a dance presentation, performance, or choreographic piece.

Attempted analysis and synthesis of research findings to choreograph a dance work.