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• VCADAE033

  Use safe dance practice, elements of dance, body actions and improvisations to explore ways of making literal movements into abstract movements

  Elaborations

  • experimenting with realistic, everyday movements, for example, exaggerating the movement of a single body part such as the arm in eating spaghetti and blurring this into abstract movements
  • analysing dances from a range of times and locations, considering how a single realistic movement can be manipulated from representational to symbolic
  • asking questions about ideas from other choreographer’s work as a starting point for creating new work, for example, the choreographer’s intention for the dance, or ideas that students think the dance expressed
  • using the elements of dance to develop new movements that still maintain the essence of the original movement

  VCADAE033 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 7 and 8 | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCADAE009

  Explore dance ideas that use safe fundamental movement patterns

  Elaborations

  • create and make their own dance in response to a stimuli, for example music, image or dance
  • exploring fundamental movements to improvise dance ideas, for example, rolling like a log, falling like an autumn leaf, floating like a cloud, gliding like a bird
  • exploring the elements of space, time, dynamics and relationships through movement, for example changing levels, tempo and dynamics when prompted by the teacher
  • viewing and discussing photos or video of dance sequences to explore ideas and movements used

  VCADAE009 | The Arts | Dance | Level C | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCADAE040

  Explore personal movement style by combining elements of dance and using improvisation and safe dance practice to develop new movement possibilities

  Elaborations

  • extending their movement vocabulary to explore stylistic preferences and personal identity, for example, using analysis of dance styles from a range of cultures, times and locations to inform their choreographic practice
  • exploring use of elements of dance in dance styles from different locations, times and culture as a stimulus for improvisation
  • developing a personal movement vocabulary by combining elements of dance to find new ways of moving, in response to a stated choreographic intention
  • investigating the use of elements of dance in works of artists from other cultures and locations and adapting dance ideas to create movements that represent a synthesis of influences

  VCADAE040 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 9 and 10 | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCADAE034

  Develop their choreographic intent by applying the elements of dance to select and organise movement

  Elaborations

  • experimenting with different elements of dance to explore ideas and develop a choreographic intention for example, translating rhythms and notations of spatial patterns into movement
  • improvising and then selecting movement to best communicate a choreographic intention, for example, a mood or emotion
  • exploring movements that may have symbolic meaning in a social or cultural context, for example, communicate a specific idea by developing a recurring movement idea or motif
  • using questions to analyse how choreographers select and organise movement to communicate choreographic intent, for example, the cultural context in which the dance was developed or viewed, and its significance, or the stylistic differences in street dance performances from different countries or regions across Asia, Europe and the USA

  VCADAE034 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 7 and 8 | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCADAE001

  Experience dance, safe movement possibilities and move their body parts intentionally in response to stimulus

  Elaborations

  • coactively moving to music
  • experiencing sensory elements of dance and reacting to stimuli, for example the movement of a dancer, or clothing worn, or music
  • experiencing dance sequences which explore the elements of space, time, dynamics and relationships through movement, for example, levels, tempo and dynamics

  VCADAE001 | The Arts | Dance | Level A | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCADAE017

  Use fundamental locomotor and non-locomotor movements, body parts, bases and zones to explore safe movement possibilities and dance ideas

  Elaborations

  • exploring the movement possibilities of different body parts, in stillness and moving through space, using different body regions and from different body bases
  • exploring movement possibilities in response to stimulus such as words, stories, objects or images
  • using body parts in isolation and in combination to represent everyday movements, for example, brushing teeth or reading a book
  • using questions to explore forms and elements, for example, how they would move to express a word such as ‘swish’
  • using fabrics such chiffon or lycra, and equipment such as hoola hoops or lengths of rope, to create and extend dance ideas

  VCADAE017 | The Arts | Dance | Foundation Level | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCADAE013

  Develop safe fundamental movements and technical skills when exploring dance ideas

  Elaborations

  • respond to an stimuli through dance, such as moving to music, shared stories or visual media
  • using and repeating known movement sequence in own improvisations
  • experimenting with the elements of space, time, dynamics and relationships through movement, for example, considering tempo

  VCADAE013 | The Arts | Dance | Level D | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCADAE005

  Move body parts and experience safe movement possibilities when learning fundamental dance movements

  Elaborations

  • exploring personal control of the body through movement and stillness
  • playing and experimenting with different movements and sequences
  • experiencing fundamental movements safely while copying dance ideas, for example, falling like an autumn leaf, floating like a cloud, gliding like a bird
  • responding to a stimulus, such as imagery and music

  VCADAE005 | The Arts | Dance | Level B | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCADAE025

  Improvise and structure movement ideas for dance sequences using safe dance practice, the elements of dance and choreographic devices

  Elaborations

  • using the devices of contrast and repetition to explore and generate new movement ideas in response to stimuli, for example, using repetition to show emphasis
  • using questions to explore forms and elements of dances they view and make, for example, how shapes are combined and varied in the dance
  • exploring known movements to find alternative ways of performing them, for example, same action/different level, same action/different body part
  • completing structured improvisations using choreographic devices of unison, canon, contrast and repetition
  • working with symmetrical and asymmetrical group formations

  VCADAE025 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 3 and 4 | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCADAP011

  Perform movement sequences to express ideas, feelings and/or observations

  Elaborations

  • sharing performance with others and looking for a response
  • expressing ideas to an audience through movement and beginning to communicate the feeling, idea, concept of their dance
  • presenting a learned sequence of movements as part of a group, to classmates, teachers and parents
  • viewing and exploring the movements in dances with representatives of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, for example, imitating movements that represent animals from their region

  VCADAP011 | The Arts | Dance | Level C | Present and Perform

• VCADAP019

  Use simple technical and expressive skills when presenting dance that communicates ideas to an audience

  Elaborations

  • presenting a learned sequence of movements to the class, teachers or parents, for example, a sequence the class has developed in response to a stimulus such as an image or a story
  • communicating ideas and feelings to an audience, for example, by stamping heavily or tip-toeing lightly, or using movement qualities such as slow, controlled sinking
  • using questions to explore how ideas are interpreted and presented in performance, for example, how were ideas communicated in their dance, or how would they describe the theme or ideas other students are communicating in their dance?
  • using expressive skills to engage the audience, for example, looking out to the audience and using facial expressions

  VCADAP019 | The Arts | Dance | Foundation Level | Present and Perform

• VCADAP007

  Share dance to communicate a given idea

  Elaborations

  • dancing to a favourite piece of music or song
  • performing simple dances as a group, to classmates, teachers and parents
  • expressing ideas to an audience through movement, for example, moving life a giant, floating like a leaf
  • experiencing their dance being shared and presented in a digital format

  VCADAP007 | The Arts | Dance | Level B | Present and Perform

• VCADAP031

  Perform dance with technical competence, using expressive skills to communicate a choreographer’s ideas

  Elaborations

  • developing expressive skills of focus, clarity of movement, confidence and facial expression/character to present dance ideas in performance for an audience
  • applying the elements of dance to communicate dance ideas to an audience, for example, stop and start, percussive arm and upper body movements to express actions in a ball game, or rhythmic and accented movement to express the passage of time or the actions of a clock
  • presenting a dance performance using internet-based technologies

  VCADAP031 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 5 and 6 | Present and Perform

• VCADAP044

  Perform dances using genre-and style specific techniques, expressive skills and productions elements to communicate a choreographer’s intent

  Elaborations

  • performing dances with an awareness of a choreographer’s intent and style, for example, focusing on culturally symbolic movements in a dance
  • refining confidence, clarity of movement, projection and focus to communicate the choreographer’s intent
  • manipulating the elements of dance in performance to reflect the social context a dance was created in, or to interpret a choreographer’s style and intent in contemporary styles, for example, a street dance style
  • identifying and refining expressive skills in performance, for example, selecting appropriate expressive skills to sensitively connect with varying social and cultural contexts, and audiences

  VCADAP044 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 9 and 10 | Present and Perform

• VCADAP027

  Perform dances using technical and expressive skills to communicate ideas and intentions to an audience

  Elaborations

  • using production elements such as costume and props to communicate ideas and feelings in a dance about a place that is special to them
  • using questions when refining dance works for performance to an audience, for example, is there a story in the dance? or how are they using grouping or pathways to communicate ideas in their dance?
  • using expressive skills of projection and focus to communicate dance ideas to an audience, for example, looking out and up to the ceiling and extending movements to express happiness
  • using the elements of dance to communicate ideas clearly, for example, using different body shapes to represent water flowing at different speeds

  VCADAP027 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 3 and 4 | Present and Perform

• VCADAP015

  Perform dance that communicates ideas, feelings, observations and/or experiences to an audience

  Elaborations

  • creating and presenting a dance for a social purpose
  • describing some of the characteristics of their dance, expressing what features they like best in their own dance
  • using expressive skills to engage the audience, for example, looking out to audience and using facial expressions
  • viewing and presenting their dance in a digital format

  VCADAP015 | The Arts | Dance | Level D | Present and Perform

• VCADAP023

  Use simple technical and expressive skills when presenting dance that communicates ideas about themselves and their world to an audience

  Elaborations

  • rehearsing learned dance sequences in the performance space, discussing feedback and making changes to enhance communication with the audience
  • combining movement and the use of props such as scarves when presenting dance
  • performing a dance they have created to the class focusing on using appropriate facial expressions and maintaining safe dance practices
  • using questions to interpret dance they view, for example, what did this dance make them think about and why?, what shapes can they see in the dance?, how are the movements combined?

  VCADAP023 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 1 and 2 | Present and Perform

• VCADAP003

  Be involved in making and sharing dance that communicates ideas

  Elaborations

  • viewing own performance and reacting to elements
  • performing as part of a dance group, to classmates, teachers and parents
  • reacting to the audience, for example, change in expression when they hear or see known adults
  • experiencing the presenting of their dance in a digital format

  VCADAP003 | The Arts | Dance | Level A | Present and Perform

• VCADAP037

  Rehearse and perform focusing on technical and expressive skills appropriate to style and/or choreographic intent

  Elaborations

  • identifying and demonstrating distinct stylistic characteristics of dance, for example, body posture and attitude within various styles such as contemporary music theatre or hip hop, from different locations such as Asia or USA
  • using evaluation and rehearsal strategies to enhance confidence, clarity of movement, project, focus and musicality in performance
  • linking the application of the elements of dance to the communication of the choreographer’s intent when performing learnt dance works
  • experimenting with alternative expressive skills to enhance performance presence and mood
  • using questions to evaluate dance, for example, how successful was the choreographer in expressing his/her stated intention to the audience, or how well did the dancers use expressive skills in the performance?

  VCADAP037 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 7 and 8 | Present and Perform

• VCADAR020

  Respond to dance, expressing what they enjoy and why

  Elaborations

  • thinking about constructive feedback when revising their dance ideas
  • describing in words, symbols and/or images, the movements and phrases they create or how they have expressed a feeling by moving in particular ways
  • identifying movements such as jumps, turns, walking, sliding, twisting when viewing dance, for example, their peers, dancers in a live performance, dancers on film
  • using questions to evaluate dance they experience, as a dancer, and as an audience, what sort of movements did the dancers perform in the dances at a local festival, what were they wearing, what kind of music were they dancing to?

  VCADAR020 | The Arts | Dance | Foundation Level | Respond and Interpret