Rubric for evaluating Wellness Dance.

Each student is task to perform a 2–3-minute choreographed wellness

dance using the HASHTAG HEALTH GOAL WELLNESS MUSIC. The student must demonstrate proficiency in
choreography and knowledge of safe ways to exercise.

CRITERIA Excellent Good Fair Poor

5 pts 4 pts 3 pts 2 pts
Warm up and Stretching Excellent Good Fair Poor

Movements were low impact
and rhythmic to safely increase
blood flow. Proper form of static
stretching was exhibited, and
applicable muscles identified.
Movements were low impact
and rhythmic to safely increase
blood flow. Proper form of static
stretching was exhibited, but
applicable muscles were not
identified.
Warm-up was too high impact
for the varying fitness levels of
the participants. Proper form of
static stretching was exhibited,
but applicable muscles were not
identified.
Warm-up was too high-impact
for the varying fitness levels of
the participants. Utilized
ballistic stretching, and did not
identify applicable muscles.

Choreography/Cueing Excellent Good Fair Poor

Choreography was suitable for
all fitness levels and
modifications were
demonstrated. Smooth cueing
and flowing transitions were
evident.
Energy Full out performance with
excellent energy
Preparedness Excellent
Choreography was suitable for Few modifications were No modifications were
all fitness levels and demonstrated. Some trouble demonstrated, consistently off
modifications were with transitioning and cues. the beat, trouble with cueing.
demonstrated. Some trouble
with cues and transitions.
Dance is performed clearly, with Performance with little effort, No energy or incomplete
just enough energy low energy: small, hesitant
movements
Good Fair Poor

Memorized routine, did not need Occasionally paused to Frequent pauses, referred to No eye contact with the
to refer to notes. Consistent eye remember routine, infrequent choreography notes throughout audience, instructs directly from
contact with audience. glances at notes. Semi-consistent performance. notes.
eye contact with audience.
REMINDERS FOR ACTIVITY IV
(PERFORM THE HASHTAG HEALTH GOAL WELLNESS. YOU CAN ALSO DO IT WITH YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. MAKE
SURE TO WARM-UP AND STRETCH BEFORE PERFORMING THE DANCE. MAKE SURE TO COOLDOWN AND STRETCH
AFTERPERFORMING THE DANCE.)

Each student is task to perform a 2–3-minute choreographed wellness dance using the HASHTAG HEALTH GOAL WELLNESS
MUSIC. The student must demonstrate proficiency in choreography and knowledge of SAFE WAYS to exercise.