Theme and Variation—Body Parts

The development and use of movement is rarely unique and never reflects the theme or idea of the compositional problem.

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

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

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

Demonstrates limited use of variation and contrast throughout movement phrase. Very little variety of movement developed.

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

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

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

Does not demonstrate an ability to take risks in order to explore new ways of moving. Does not create ideas outside of comfort zone to represent ideas.

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

Takes risks to explore new ways of moving. Creates some ideas outside of comfort zone to represent ideas.

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

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

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

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

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