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Elaboration (3) ACLITC088

reflecting on how language and culture shape their identity, history and understanding

Elaboration (1) ACMMG142

understanding that translations, rotations and reflections can change the position and orientation but not shape or size

Elaboration (2) ACSSU005

observing how the movement of different living things depends on their size and shape

Explain how the elements of dance and production elements communicate meaning by comparing dances from different social, cultural and historical contexts, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance

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Rationale Dance

This rationale complements and extends the rationale for The Arts learning area. Dance is expressive movement with purpose and form. Through dance, students represent, question and celebrate human experience, using the body as the instrument and movement …

Rationale | Dance | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACADAR012

discussing social and cultural influences to recognise the role of dance and dancers in societies, cultures, environments and times, for example, conventions of a Kecak dance from Bali, or the protocols for performing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander …

Achievement Standard Dance Years 3 and 4

By the end of Year 4, students describe and discuss similarities and differences between dances they make, perform and view. They discuss how they and others organise the elements of dance in dances depending on the purpose. Students structure movements …

Elaboration (3) ACADAM005

selecting and combining movements using choreographic devices such as contrast and repetition, for example, combining movements learned in a dance from Asia with other dance movements, or repeating movement to show emphasis

Elaboration (4) ACADAM005

Considering viewpoints – forms and elements: For example – How did the/does your dance begin? Was/is there a middle part? How did/does the dance end? What shapes did you see/make? (individual and group)

Elaboration (2) ACADAM006

demonstrating safe dance practices, for example, warming up their bodies before executing more complex movement patterns in dance sequences and cooling/calming down afterwards; removing socks if the floor surface is slippery (and clean)

Elaboration (2) ACADAR008

Considering viewpoints – societies and cultures: For example – Do you recognise new movements in the dance? Why do you think people from different cultures dance? Where are these dances performed?

Elaboration (3) ACADAM010

Considering viewpoints – meanings and interpretations: For example – How is the movement of the body used to represent a story, character or idea? How does the use of space, costume and/or multimedia communicate meaning in this dance? Why did they/you …

Elaboration (2) ACADAM011

applying the elements of dance in dance contexts to communicate ideas to audience, for example, stop and start/percussive arm and upper body movements to express basketball actions in a game, or rhythmic and accented movement to express the passage of …

Elaboration (1) ACADAR012

Considering viewpoints – evaluations: For example – Which dance elements were used well and for which purpose? How was your mood changed by this dance? (refer to: the energy, shapes, tempo, music, staging in your answer)

Elaboration (3) ACADAM015

applying safe dance practice strategies in consideration of their own body’s and others’ capabilities when performing a specific dance style, for example, identifying the musculoskeletal system and linking to alignment

Elaboration (3) ACADAM016

Considering viewpoints – forms and elements: For example – How have the elements of dance been used by the choreographer to express his/her stated intent? What choreographic devices were evident in this dance? What choreographic form was used by the …

Elaboration (3) ACADAR026

Considering viewpoints – critical theories: For example – How are global trends in street dance influencing Australian dance? How effectively have ballet conventions been manipulated in this work to communicate meaning?

Aims Dance

In addition to the overarching aims of the Australian Curriculum: The Arts, dance knowledge, understanding and skills ensure that, individually and collaboratively, students develop: body awareness and technical and expressive skills to communicate through …

Aims | Dance | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLCHC227

investigating Chinese cultural activities available for young people (for example, lion dance troupe, folk dance troupe), and discussing with peers details of the nature of the activity and the level of commitment involved

Elaboration (5) ACLFWC050

describing and explaining aspects of artistic expression, for example, traditional and contemporary paintings, design, dance, the different roles of social groups in relation to traditional song and dance, the use of favoured materials and processes in …

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