Exploration, improvisation, selection and combination of movements to create dance that expresses an idea or message (ACADAM005)

Integration of the four (4) elements of dance (BEST)

• Body:
  • body parts (gestures)
  • body zones (front, back, sideways, cross-lateral)
  • body bases (feet, knees, hands, buttocks)
• Energy:
  • controlling and combining different movement qualities (sharp to soft, floppy to stiff, smooth to jagged)
  • force (strong to gentle)
• Space:
  • levels (medium, low, high, moving between levels)
  • direction (forward, backward, diagonal, circular)
  • personal space and general space
  • positive and negative 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)
  • stillness (pausing, freezing, holding a shape then continuing dance sequence)

to create dance (ACADAM005)

Use of the choreographic devices of repetition and contrast when organising dance sequences (ACADAM005)

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

Safe dance practice of body protection strategies including hydration, appropriate clothing and footwear when participating in a dance lesson (ACADAM006)

Rehearsal processes (including practising and applying feedback) to improve dance performance (ACADAM007)

Performance skills (using facial expressions) and acknowledging audience when presenting dance (ACADAM007)