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Department of Dance
Dance Technique Feedback Sheet
Teacher/Class/Section __________________________Semester/Year _________Student Name______________________________________________________
Numeric code for the evaluation of achievement in dance technique:
- 1= unsatisfactory achievement (insufficient skills for this level, should be moved down)
- 2= minimal achievement (improvement sufficient only to remain at this level)
- 3= moderate achievement (new abilities emerging, but inconsistently visible)
- 4= strong achievement (on track to advance with continued improvement at this rate)
- 5= excellent achievement (fulfilling potential at this level; ready to advance)
Using the numeric code, and considering expectations appropriate to the technique level, score this student on the following criteria:
1. BODY PREPAREDNESS
___ Basic alignment while standing
___ Basic alignment while in motion
___ Development and appropriate artistic application of strength and stamina
___ Development and appropriate artistic application of flexibility/range of joint motion
Add the 4 scores above and multiply x 2 to reach category 1 score: ______
2. DANCE AS ART
___ Ability to grasp and retain the sequence of exercises and combinations
___ Ability to grasp and retain the nuances of rhythm/phrasing of exercises and combinations
___ Ability to grasp and retain the qualitative dimensions of exercises/combinations
___ Ability to maintain whole-body and body part clarity of spatial orientation in movement
___ Ability to move quickly from learning to performing; apply technique w/ sense of "self"
___ Ability to implement technical/artistic corrections consistently & in all applicable contexts
Add the 6 scores above to arrive at the category 2 score: _____
3. PROFESSIONALISM
___ Demonstrates and maintains commitment toward instruction and correction by
(a) observing carefully; (b) listening well; (c) practicing on the side
___ Takes full responsibility for learning by (a) completing assignments on time and with
thoroughness and clarity; (b) learning and using correct terminology.
Add the 2 scores above and multiply x 3 to arrive at category 3 score: _____
GRADING: Combine the scores from category 1, 2, and 3 to reach a cumulative score: ________
For grading students in 111 and 113 classes: add the category 1 score to the cumulative score _______
This is the Final score for use in calculating grades.
Using the score/grade matrix, and deducting 1/3 of a grade for each absence over the allowable limit, enter the student´s grade here: ________.
For grading students in all other classes: add the category 2 score to the cumulative score ______
This is the Final score for use in calculating grades.
Using the score/grade matrix, and deducting 1/3 of a grade for each absence over the allowable limit, enter the student´s grade here: ________.