Solo/Duet Choreography: Style, Theme, and Intent

The use of movement is rarely unique and does not reflect the theme or idea of the compositional problem.

The use of movement is seldom unique and seldom reflects the theme or idea of the compositional problem.

The use of movement is often unique and most of the time reflects the theme or idea of the compositional problem.

The use of movement is unique and consistently reflects the theme or idea of the compositional problem.

Demonstrates limited use of variation and contrast throughout the movement phrase.

Demonstrates some range of variation and contrast throughout the movement phrase that could be more deeply developed.

Demonstrates an appropriate degree of variation and contrast throughout the movement phrase.

Demonstrates a wide range of variation and contrast throughout the movement phrase.

Does not explore the use of space and does not demonstrate unique and diverse shapes and patterns within movement phrases.

Rarely explores the use of space and rarely demonstrates unique and diverse shapes and patterns within movement phrases.

Somewhat explores the use of space and demonstrates unique and diverse shapes and patterns within movement phrases.

Deeply explores the use of space and demonstrates unique and diverse shapes and patterns within movement phrases.

Never creates movement patterns that demonstrate flow and connection. Movement lacks aesthetically pleasing transitions.

Seldom creates movement patterns that demonstrate flow and connection. Movement rarely provides aesthetically pleasing transitions.

Often creates movement patterns that demonstrate flow and connection. Movement often provides aesthetically pleasing transitions.

Creates movement patterns that demonstrate flow and connection. Movement provides aesthetically pleasing transitions.

Unable to take risks to explore new ways of moving. Does not create movements outside of comfort zone to represent ideas.

Is in the beginning stages of taking risks to explore new ways of moving. Creates few movements outside of comfort zone to represent ideas.

Occasionally takes risks to explore new ways of moving. Creates some movements outside of comfort zone to represent ideas.

Takes risk to explore new ways of moving. Creates movements outside of comfort zone to represent ideas.

Choreographic devices used within the movement phrase to develop theme and variation were unclear.

Used one choreographic device within the movement phrase to develop theme and variation.

Used two choreographic devices within the movement phrase to develop theme and variation.

Used at least three choreographic devices within the movement phrase to develop theme and variation.