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Years 3 and 4 Dance

In Years 3 and 4, learning in The Arts builds on the experience of the previous band. It involves students making and responding to artworks independently and collaboratively with their classmates and teachers. As they experience The Arts, students draw …

Years 3 and 4 | Dance | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Example of knowledge and skills Dance

In this band students are introduced to the ways that ideas and intentions are communicated in and through dance. They develop knowledge, understanding and skills through dance practices focusing on: Body body awareness – awareness of body in space in …

Example of knowledge and skills | Dance | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACADAM001

experimenting with the elements of space, time, dynamics and relationships through movement, for example, considering levels, tempo and dynamics

Elaboration (3) ACADAM002

developing awareness of and taking responsibility for safe dance practices, for example, being aware of self and others in the dance space, moving with care, respecting others dancing in the space; awareness of the boundaries of the dance space; awareness …

Elaboration (3) ACADAM003

exploring the movements in dances with representatives of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, for example, creating movements that represent animals from their region

Elaboration (3) ACADAR004

exploring and responding to dances they make and view, for example, considering what the dance made them think about or how the dance made them feel

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 (3) ACADAM006

building confidence and resilience through practising technical skills

Elaboration (3) ACADAM007

rehearsing and presenting an appropriate dance to celebrate and appreciate diversity of cultures, based on research into dance tradition, in the school or at a local community event

Elaboration (3) ACADAR008

examining dances in their community and comparing them to other dances of different peoples, times and cultures

Elaboration (3) ACADAM009

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

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 (3) ACADAM011

Considering viewpoints – forms and elements: For example – How did the dancers/you use space and energy to create a feeling of strength/isolation/happiness? What is the relationship between the dancers and the audience? What relationship are you aiming …

Elaboration (3) ACADAR012

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

Elaboration (3) ACADAM013

Considering viewpoints – meanings and interpretations: For example – What was the choreographer’s stated intent for this dance? What ideas did you think the dance expressed?

Elaboration (3) ACADAM014

Considering viewpoints – cultures: For example – What is the cultural context in which this dance was developed, or in which it is viewed, and what does it signify? What are the stylistic differences in hip hop performances from different countries including …

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) ACADAM017

experimenting with alternative expressive skills to enhance performance presence and mood, such as facial expression changes in musical theatre

Elaboration (3) ACADAR018

expressing responses using descriptive style-specific dance terminology

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