Exploration of, and experimentation with, four (4) elements of dance (BEST)

• Body:
  • body parts (gestures)
  • body zones (front, back, sideways)
  • body bases (feet, knees, hands)
• Energy:
  • controlling and combining different movement qualities (sharp to soft, floppy to stiff)
• Space:
  • levels (medium, low, high)
  • direction (forward, backward, diagonal)
  • personal space and general space
  • dimensions (big, small, narrow, wide)
  • shape (straight, curved, angular, twisted, closed, circular, symmetry to asymmetry, angular to curved)
  • pathways (in the air with the arms, under, over, on the floor)
• Time:
  • tempo (fast, slow, slowing down, speeding up)
  • rhythm (regular, irregular)

to create dance (ACADAM005)

Combinations of fundamental movement skills that develop body awareness, coordination, control and balance (ACADAM006)

Safe dance practices, including following warming-up and cooling down procedures (ACADAM006)