5 4 3 2

Demonstrates excellent Demonstrates good Demonstrates some Remembers a few of the

Knowledge knowledge of all the knowledge of knowledge of steps/ movements and

of Dance dance steps and moves.

Performs well with
dancesteps and moves.
Keeps up with partner.
dancesteps and moves,
but unsure of some
tries, but looks lost and
out of sync.

steps and partner. Few errors. movements. Sometimes

hesitates/ watches
Moves others and makes some
errors.
Remembers dancesteps
and moves, can follow
along with class

Student can perform all Student can perform Student can perform The student can not
Basic Swing basic steps with ease nearly all basic steps by most of the basic steps. perform the basic steps.

knowledge and grace.

Hands and arms always
name. Hands and arms
are an effective form of
Hands and arms
inconsistently contribute
Hands, arms limp no
communication.
Performance of the effectively convey communication to communication
basic swing steps. communication between consistently. between partners.
partners

Sequence Shows a complete

understanding of dance
Generally accurate in
executing the dance Shows a basic
ance appears jagged
and lacks rhythm.

and components taught.

Dance flows and is
moves with partner.
Has rhythm with
understanding of dance
moves. Does not appear

structure of exciting to watch as

partners work well
partner. Practiced. to lead/follow partner
well.
dance together. Polished.

Flow of the
choreographed dance.

Always respects and Cooperative with Cooperative most of Little effort made to
Cooperation shows consideration for Partner and ready to time, but not attentive contribute to dance.

with partner other partner. Prepared,

well-rehearsed in all
perform. Takes the
initiative to practice and
or well prepared to
dance.
Distracted by peers.

How does the student moves, focused and fun master new moves.
work with partner while to watch!
demonstrating the
moves.

RUBRICS IN SWING DANCE