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• 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

• VCADAR032

  Explain how the elements of dance and production elements communicate ideas in dances from different contexts they make, perform and view, including in dances by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

  Elaborations

  • discussing the purpose of movements, elements of dance, production elements and use of projection and focus and how these can affect the mood of the audience
  • using questions to compare features of dances from different societies and cultures for example, when comparing dances from India and Australia, what do they recognise, what is new to them, how do the dancers express ideas, and what performance spaces are used
  • identifying and discussing the significance intended by a choreographer’s use of movement, space and energy, for example, the use of space and energy in an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander dance performed in their local community, a Chinese ribbon dance, or a Sumatran tambourine dance
  • using questions to interpret a dance, for example, how the movement of the body is used to convey ideas about a story, character or idea, or how was space, costume and/or multimedia used to communicate ideas in the dance
  • considering social and cultural influences as part of a discussion about the role of dance across societies, cultures, environments, locations and times, for examples, the protocols for performing an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander dance, conventions of a Kecak dance from Bali
  • expressing opinions about the way dancers communicate their intentions through use of technical and expressive skills

  VCADAR032 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 5 and 6 | Respond and Interpret

• VCADAR038

  Analyse how choreographers use elements of dance and production elements to communicate intent

  Elaborations

  • deconstructing sections of a dance, for example identifying and describing recurring movement/s within sequences or the use of the elements of dance and production elements in a contemporary dance choreographed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
  • identifying and interpreting how interrelating elements, choreographic devices such as variation, contrast and transition and forms are used to communicate intent.
  • presenting an informed opinion about a dance performance using descriptive, style-specific terminology, for example, identifying philosophical, ideological or political perspectives presented in the dance and considering how these perspectives affect the audience’s interpretation
  • accessing and researching choreographers’ works through real or virtual performances to research choreographers’ intentions

  VCADAR038 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 7 and 8 | Respond and Interpret

• VCADAR012

  Respond to own and others’ dance and explore where and why people dance

  Elaborations

  • responding to various dances and indicating what they liked/ disliked about the piece
  • participating as part of an audience and developing their ability to watch and respond with audience behaviours
  • identifying where they have experience dance in their lives and exploring its’ purpose, for example, how dance communicates cultural knowledge, what the dance is about, how it makes people feel
  • exploring and responding to dances they make and view, for example, how the dance made them feel
  • providing opportunities for students to explore – What sort of movements the dancers perform? What are they wearing?

  VCADAR012 | The Arts | Dance | Level C | Respond and Interpret

• VCADAR004

  React to dance

  Elaborations

  • experience dance in their lives and as part of the school and local community, for example, experiencing dance which communicates cultural knowledge
  • exposed to dance that show that people have different feelings, experiences and ways of dancing
  • reacting to specific element within a dance for example movements the dancers perform, what are they wearing, kind of music are they dancing to

  VCADAR004 | The Arts | Dance | Level A | Respond and Interpret

• VCADAR016

  Respond to dance and describe some of the characteristics they observe

  Elaborations

  • discussing basic features, such as what is the dance about, its costumes, movements
  • identifying where they have experience dance in their lives, for example, community, social events and what these dances are about
  • identifying in dance the different feelings about the world and other people’s ideas and explore how each dance can be different

  VCADAR016 | The Arts | Dance | Level D | Respond and Interpret

• VCADAR024

  identify where people can experience dance in the local community, for example, talking with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about how dance sustains and communicates cultural knowledge

  Elaborations

  • identifying where people can experience dance in the local community, for example, keeping a diary of ‘dance experiences’ and discussing how dance sustains and communicate cultural knowledge
  • recognising that dance can show that people have different feelings about the world based on their experiences
  • using questions to explore the societies and cultures of dance they view, for example, when is this dance performed?, who made the dance?, how do people learn this dance?
  • recognising and describing patterns of movement in dances they make, perform and view, using their own words and learnt dance terminology

  VCADAR024 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 1 and 2 | Respond and Interpret

• VCADAR039

  Identify and connect specific features of dance from different times and locations, including the dance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, to explore viewpoints and enrich their dance-making

  Elaborations

  • identifying the distinguishing stylistic features of different dances and consider how this can inform their choreography
  • using questions to compare dance styles in different contexts, for example, ‘How does the dance relate to its social context and that of its audience?’, and ‘What are the conventions or protocols for viewing and performing the dance?’
  • investigating the role of dance in transmitting cultural information, such as sharing stories from a Koorie community or advocating for change in relation to contemporary issues that face the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
  • recognising ethical issues for dancers and choreographers, for example, acknowledging sources, respecting the intellectual property of others

  VCADAR039 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 7 and 8 | Respond and Interpret

• VCADAR008

  Respond to own and others’ dance

  Elaborations

  • experiencing, react and responding to dance which present different places and reason why people dance
  • experience dance in their lives and communities, for example, being part of school and community events
  • responding to dances they make and view, for example, what they like/ dislike, how the dance made them feel

  VCADAR008 | The Arts | Dance | Level B | Respond and Interpret

• VCADAR028

  Identify how the elements of dance and production elements are used to express ideas in dance they make, perform and view, including in dances from local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

  Elaborations

  • discussing the planning, developing or refining of aspects of a dance they are making and how their dance has been influenced by dance they have viewed or performed
  • using questions to interpret dance from different times, places and locations, for example, what clues in the dance tell students where it was made, by whom and why, or can the students dance their journey from school to home?
  • comparing the expectations and requirements of performers and audience in different cultural settings, for example, viewing a dance performed at a Tanderrum and talking about the roles of the performers, other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people taking part in the ceremony and the general audience
  • comparing dances in their local community to dances of other people, times and locations
  • using dance terminology to write about and discuss their intentions as dance-makers

  VCADAR028 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 3 and 4 | Respond and Interpret

• VCADAR045

  Evaluate their own choreography and performance, and that of others, to inform and refine future work

  Elaborations

  • using feedback received from others to develop objective self-evaluation skills and assess success in communicating their choreographic intent
  • recognising personal capabilities and identify the next steps needed to improve and refine choreography and performance
  • providing feedback to other choreographers and performers
  • evaluating audience feedback about motifs the choreographer has used to express ideas and intentions

  VCADAR045 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 9 and 10 | Respond and Interpret

• VCADAR046

  Analyse a range of dance from contemporary and past times, including dance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, to explore differing viewpoints and develop understanding of dance practice across local, national and international contexts

  Elaborations

  • investigating the influence of Australian and international dance artists and companies on dance practices, including the influence of those who identify as belonging to specific cultural groups, for example investigating the role and influence of Bangarra
  • considering how global trends in dance influence the development of dance in Australia, for example, how global trends in street dance influence Australian dance, or how effectively have ballet conventions been manipulated within a work to communicate ideas and intentions
  • identifying the impact of media and social and technological change on dance practice, for example, interactions between kinaesthetic and visual aspects of dance in forms that incorporate digital components or the way that dance by groups such as Djuki Mala (The Chooky Dancers) can be shared across the globe via social media
  • interrogating the cultural and social roles and responsibilities of the dance industry, recognising the power of dance in advocating for change

  VCADAR046 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 9 and 10 | Respond and Interpret

• VCADRD010

  Use voice, facial expression and/or movement to imagine a role and situation

  Elaborations

  • expressing and communicate experiences, observations, ideas and feelings about themselves and their world
  • communicating verbally by using the voice to explore and show role and situation
  • communicating non-verbally by using facial expression and movement to explore and show role and situation
  • practising movement within a space
  • manipulating objects, puppets, 2D images and available technologies to create stories

  VCADRD010 | The Arts | Drama | Level C | Drama Practices

• VCADRD036

  Develop and refine expressive skills in voice and movement to communicate ideas and dramatic action in different performance styles and conventions

  Elaborations

  • developing and refining vocal qualities of audibility, clarity and contrast through control of pace, pitch, dynamics and use of pause and silence
  • developing use of performance techniques and conventions relevant to selected performance styles, for example, refining use of the body to communicate through movement and stillness, and through realistic and non-realistic movement; and exploring ways to transition between scenes
  • employing voice and movement appropriate to situation and manipulating space and time in dramatic action to heighten tension, focus action and shape meaning in a scripted drama
  • developing techniques to engage an audience, for example, by expressing and experiencing character relationships through vocal dynamics and tone, eye contact, proximity and space

  VCADRD036 | The Arts | Drama | Levels 7 and 8 | Drama Practices

• VCADRD042

  Practise and refine the expressive capacity of voice and movement to communicate ideas and dramatic action in a range of forms, styles and performances spaces

  Elaborations

  • adapting expressive voice and movement skills for performance of different forms and styles and to enhance actor-audience relationships
  • conveying through voice and movement the tensions in stories, ideas, characters, relationships, actions, and dialogue to engage audiences
  • exploring, reworking and refining the dramatic action through rehearsal and hone expressive performance skill to enhance actor-audience relationships
  • exploring and rehearsing forms and styles recognised as contemporary styles, for example, work with practitioners to explore contemporary styles used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dramatists

  VCADRD042 | The Arts | Drama | Levels 9 and 10 | Drama Practices