Government of Manitoba
Understanding Dance in Context

Understanding Dance in Context (DA-U1) »
Students experience and develop awareness of dance from various times, places, social groups, and cultures.

 

Students who have achieved expectations for this grade are able to

Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4

perform, observe, and demonstrate awareness of dance from various times, places, and peoples (ideally, include: dance from cultures represented within the school community)

K-2 DA-U1.1

perform, observe, describe, and compare dances from various times, places, social groups, and cultures (include: dances from past and present and from global, Canadian, and Manitoban cultures, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis)

3-4 DA-U1.1

identify, share, and talk about examples of dance experienced at home, at school, and in the community

K-4 DA-U1.2

demonstrate awareness of dancers in and from own community

K-2 DA-U1.3

demonstrate awareness of dance artists, venues, and/or companies in own community, in Manitoba, in Canada, and in various global contexts

3-4 DA-U1.3