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Dance / Year 7 and 8

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Curriculum content descriptions

Analyse how choreographers use elements of dance and production elements to communicate intent (ACADAR018)

Elaborations

deconstructing sections of a dance, for example, identifying and describing recurring movement within sequences and the use of the elements of dance and production elements such as lighting, performance space, music and costume
identifying and interpreting how interrelating elements, choreographic devices such as variation, contrast and transitions, and forms are used to communicate intent
Considering viewpoints – philosophies and ideologies: What philosophical, ideological or political perspectives does the dance work represent, or how do these perspectives affect the audience’s interpretation?
expressing responses using descriptive style-specific dance terminology
accessing and researching choreographers’ works through real or virtual performances to analyse choreographers’ intentions

General capabilities

Critical and creative thinking

ScOT terms

Artistic purpose, Dance costume, Performance space, Stage lighting

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