K–6Creative Arts K–6 Syllabus
The new Creative Arts K−6 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027.
2025 and 2026 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts.
Content
Stage 2
- CA2-DAN-01
composes and performs dance to communicate ideas to an audience, and describes ways the elements of dance are used to convey ideas through movement
Improvise shapes and movements in response to stimuli and organise into a dance sequence
Modify movement pathways within a space to explore ways to communicate ideas in dance
Vary dance movements in response to tempo and rhythm changes in music
Experiment with dynamics to create effects with contrasting movements
Compose dance sequences using repeating and contrasting movements
Explore dance practices and protocols of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists to understand how Cultural ideas are expressed
Use notes and annotations to document ideas for a dance
Compose a dance sequence to communicate an idea by collaborating with others
Demonstrate respect for physical, social and digital safety protocols
Demonstrate dance technique through body alignment, control and balance
Rehearse and refine dance sequences for a group or class performance
Perform a group-devised dance sequence to communicate an intent to an audience
Reflect on personal experiences of composing and performing dance, recognising successes and challenges
Discuss ways dance connects to own personal, social or cultural contexts
Describe how the elements of dance are used to communicate intent in dance, using Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary
Engage with dance from cultural and historical contexts around the world to investigate ways dance practices are influenced by people, time and place
Investigate ways Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples engage in dance for story sharing, celebrations or Cultural expression
Use Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary and a combination of written sentences to describe, explain or give an opinion about a dance performance