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Don't know your dessous from your dessus? This site features a ballet dictionary with definitions and video clip demonstrations of ballet moves. You will also find a Repertory Archive with a comprehensive list of the Company's repertoire.
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  Curriculum Standard 1

Identify and demonstrate movement elements and skills in performing dance.

Proficiency Standards
By the end of grade four students will be able to:

  • Observe and describe the action and movement elements of space, time, and energy, in a brief movement study.

Proficiency Standards
By the end of grade eight students will be able to:

  • Identify and demonstrate basic dance steps, positions, and patterns for dance from various styles.

  • Identify and demonstrate a range of dynamics or movement qualities.

  • Analyze action and movement elements observed in a dance.

Proficiency Standards
By the end of grade twelve students will be able to:

  • Identify and demonstrate longer and more complex movement.


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