Exploration and improvisation of movement ideas to create simple dance sequences (ACADAM001)

Exploration of, and experimentation with, three (3) elements of dance

• Body:
  • body awareness (awareness of body in space in relation to objects)
  • body zones (whole body movements, moving different parts of the body)
  • body bases (feet, knees)
• Space:
  • levels (medium, low)
  • direction (forward, backward)
  • personal space and general space
  • dimensions (big, small)
  • shape (straight, curved, angular)
• Time:
  • tempo (fast, slow)

to create dance sequences (ACADAM001)

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

Safe dance practices, including respecting others in the dance space (ACADAM002)

Performance of planned and improvised dance sequences that express feelings, ideas and experiences to an audience (ACADAM003)

Performance skills (facing and looking out into the audience) when presenting dance (ACADAM003)