Course Description

Dance students will extend their use of the elements of dance (BEST) and choreographic processes to expand their own choreography. They extend their technical dance skills to include style-specific movement skills.
Through performance, students continue to work on confidence, accuracy, clarity of movement and projection. They refine their discussion of the use of the elements of dance, choreographic processes and design concepts in their own dance and the dance of others. They investigate dance and influences of the social, cultural and historical contexts in which it exists. Safe dance practices underlie all experiences, as students perform within their own body capabilities and work safely in groups.
Dance units are intended to enrich skills and creative aspects of Dance. There will be an emphasis on students’ choreography in addition to teacher/student collaborative choreography. Students will showcase their group pieces at Choreography Night, Performing Arts Night, Dance Festivals or Dance Eisteddfods.
These units are suitable for students wishing to continue Dance in Years 11 and 12 as well as those who simply wish to dance or try dance for the first time. Set work and dance genres will be different in each course enabling students the opportunity of participating in both semesters.
Dance genres that may be studied in Year 10 include Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop and/or Cheerleading
Performance Requirements:
As Dance is a performance based subject students will be required to perform.
Students may also be required to be available for after school rehearsals. (Maximum 2 per semester).
• Black leotard and tan jazz shoes are required for these courses. OLMC will loan these items for performances
• Students will be assessed in the following areas during class time and/or at performances.
• Performance ability
• Creative contribution
• Participation and application
• Completion of set work