Making

Ideas

Use of stimuli to explore movement ideas to create simple dance sequences (ACADAM001)

Skills

Exploration of, and experimentation with, two (2) elements of dance

  • Body:
    • body awareness (awareness of body in space in relation to objects)
    • body zones (whole body movements)
    • body bases (feet)
  • Space:
    • levels (medium)
    • direction (forward, backward)
    • personal space
    • shape (straight, curved)

to create dance sequences (ACADAM001)

Locomotor (walking, skipping, running) and non-locomotor-movements (twisting, bending, turning, swaying) to develop body control and coordination (ACADAM002)

Safe dance practices, including being aware of personal space (ACADAM002)

Performance

Performance of improvised movements that communicate ideas to an audience (ACADAM003)

Performance skills (facing the audience) when presenting dance (ACADAM003)