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• VCADAD010

  Explore dance movements to communicate ideas

  Elaborations

  • imitating a simple movement sequence as it is modelled by an adult
  • responding to words ‘fast’, ‘slow, ‘high’, ‘low’ etc. while practising movements
  • practising and responding to a range of fundamental movements to music, for example, walking, running, marching, crawling (locomotor); bending, stretching, twisting, turning (non-locomotor)
  • practising fundamental movements to develop technical skills of body control, balance and coordination

  VCADAD010 | The Arts | Dance | Level C | Dance Practices

• The Arts | Dance: Resources

  A range of resources to assist with implementing the Victorian Curriculum F – 10 are available. Please visit the following websites to access these resources (links open in a new window):

  • Victorian Curriculum F – 10 Resources and Support (VCAA)

  Includes general advice and information...

  Overview material | Dance

• 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

• 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

• VCADAD036

  Structure dances using choreographic devices and form

  Elaborations

  • selecting, combining, refining and sequencing movement using choreographic devices such as transitions, variation and contrast and choreographic forms such as binary, ternary and narrative
  • using questions to analyse the form and use of elements in a dance, for example, how elements of dance been used by the choreographer to express their stated intention, what choreographic devices are evident in the dance, what choreographic form has been used
  • analysing and evaluating structural choices made by documenting their process in a journal, blog or video recording, securing permissions as necessary
  • responding to feedback by changing aspects of the dance to enhance communication of ideas, for example, by changing the order and pattern of dance movement, phrases or sequences or by using choreographic devices
  • using collaborative planning, selection and evaluation process to structure group dances

  VCADAD036 | The Arts | Dance | Levels 7 and 8 | Dance Practices

• The Arts | Dance: Learning in Dance

  In Dance, students explore the elements of dance, skills, techniques and processes through the practices of choreography, performance and appreciation. The body is the instrument of expression and students use combinations of the elements of dance: space, time, dynamics and relationships, to communicate...

  Overview material | Dance

• 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

• 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