PE Group Dance Presentation

Names:
5
Outstanding

4
Above
average

3
Good/Average

2
Fair/ Below
Average

1
Poor

Creativity and
Interpretation
Ability to
incorporate music
that goes in
accordance with
the theme
selection

Extremely
outstanding
choice of
music that
accurately
expresses the
theme
presented.

The music was

good enough to
hold some
relation to the
theme
presented.

The music
somewhat
expressed the
theme
presented.

The music did

not accurately
express the
theme
presented.

Rhythm/Tempo
Ability to stay in
time with the
music

The group is
outstandingly
accurate in
beat, tempo,
rhythms and
dance
sequences.

Excellent
choice of music
in relation to
theme
presented, but
does not
accurately
express the
theme
presented.
The group
shows great
understanding
of tempo and
beat by rarely
getting off beat
or making
errors in
rhythm.

The group
shows a good
understanding
of tempo and
beat but
periodically gets
off beat or
makes errors in
rhythm.

The group
attempts to
keep a
rhythm, but
often gets off
beat and
speeds up or
falls behind.
Doesn't follow
beat in music.

Preparedness

Group is
completely
prepared and
has obviously
rehearsed.

Enthusiasm
Involvement in the
emotion or mood
of the dance.

Facial
expressions
and body
language are
always used to
generate a
strong interest
and
enthusiasm.
All members
participate in
the dance. The
group is
extremely well
put together.
Everyone is
focused and
on task.

Group seems
prepared, but
could have
used a couple
more
rehearsals.
Facial
expressions
and body
language are
often used to
generate a
strong interest
and
enthusiasm.
All members
participate in
the dance. The
group is well
put together.
Good effort
from everyone.

Group is
somewhat
prepared, but
could have used
a lot more
rehearsals.
Facial
expressions and
body language
are sometimes
used to
generate
emotions.

The group
rarely shows a
basic
understanding
of tempo and
beat, but
sometimes falls
behind and/or
speeds up in
places or
makes errors in
rhythm.
Group is not
prepared and it
is clear that
rehearsal was
definitely
lacking.
Very little use
of facial
expressions or
body language.
Did not
demonstrate
much interest
in performance.

Member
Participation

Most members
participate in
the dance. The
group is put
together ok, but
not everyone is
trying.

Some members
participate in
the dance. The
group is not
put together at
all. Effort is
minimal.

Group is not
prepared to
perform at all.

No use of
facial
expressions or
body
language. Did
not
demonstrate
an interest in
performance.
One member
participates in
the dance.
The group is a
mess. No
effort at all.