ANALYTIC RUBRIC (FOLK DANCE)

EXCELLENT (4 PTS) GOOD (3 PTS) ACCEPTABLE (2 PTS) MINIMAL (1 PT)

EXECUTION EXCELLENT (4 PTS) GOOD (3 PTS) ACCEPTABLE (2 PTS) MINIMAL (1 PT)
Moves are executed Dance performed with great attention to Dance performed with Dance performed with Although remembers some of
smoothly. quality of movement, body position, attention to details of attention to most details of dance, little attention paid to how
placement on stage and other details of technique, has attained technique, but hasn’t movements are done or other
dance. Also demonstrates an excellent proficiency in dance style. attained proficiency in dance details of dance.
understanding of dance style. style yet. Some technical
errors.
DANCE EXCELLENT (4 PTS) GOOD (3 PTS) ACCEPTABLE (2 PTS) MINIMAL (1 PT)
INTERPRETATION
The dancers are confident Sophisticated qualities and in depth Generally acceptable qualities Inconsistent qualities of folk Little or no qualities shown
with movements internalization of the particular folk of a particular folk dance. dance.
dance.
MASTERY OF THE EXCELLENT (4 PTS) GOOD (3 PTS) ACCEPTABLE (2 PTS) MINIMAL (1 PT)
STEPS (Rhythm and
Tempo)
Shows a complete understanding of the Accurate in steps, beat, Shows basic understanding Attempts to keep the steps, but
steps beat and stays on rhythm tempo, rhythms of dance of steps and beat, but falls gets off beat and speeds up or
throughout the dance. sequences throughout the behind and/or speeds up falls behind often. Doesn’t follow
dance. places or makes errors in beat in music.
rhythm.