Year 9 - Arts: Dance
Year 9 - Arts: Dance
OverviewThis subject covers cultural and social dance and their influence on modern Australian dance styles. Through the study of the history of dance, students develop their skills in performing, analysing, and choreographing dance. Students also develop their knowledge and understanding of the Elements of Dance, Choreographic Devices, Group Structures and Body Actions.
Students analyse choreographers’ use of the elements of dance, choreographic devices, and form and production elements to communicate choreographic intent in dances they make, perform and view. They evaluate the impact of dance from different cultures, times, and locations.
| Units / Topics | Types of Assessment |
|---|---|
| Safe Dance Practice | Warm Up Assessments |
| Cultural Dance/ Social Dance (Alternating years) | Performance of Learnt Work |
| Dance Terminology | Performance of Own Choreography |
| Dance Performance | Analysis Assessments |
| Choreography |
Future Directions
This subject can lead to Year 10 Dance.