Dance

About the subject

Students work to refine their technique, learn and perform repertoire (dance works), create choreography, and conduct research on various genres and styles of dance. Students engage in multiple performance opportunities over the semester, including a public, general admission audience.

Stage 1 Dance is open to Year 10 students in both semesters.

Stage 1 Dance consists of four areas of study:

• Technique
• Composition
• Performance or Presentation
• Response

Assessment

Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

• Skills Development – Technique (30%)
• Creative Explorations – Choreography (20%)
• Creative Explorations – Performance (30%)
• Dance Contexts (20%)