7–10Dance 7–10 Syllabus

Dance works are made, performed and appreciated in artistic, cultural, social and personal contexts

The language of dance appreciation including context, subject matter, theme, genre, style, movement and art form

The components of analysis appropriate to the context including movement, dancers, elements of dance, auditory and theatrical elements

Personal context influences the analysis and appreciation of dance

View dance works from a range of contexts, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dances

Examine the period a dance work was made, set and viewed

Identify and apply the components of dance analysis relating to dancers

Describe the choreographer’s use of the dancing body to communicate the intent

Study repertoire from professional works to understand and appreciate protocols, the role(s) of the dancer and the technical skills required to communicate the intent

Understand how the choreographer creates movements using the elements of dance, auditory and other theatrical elements to communicate the intent

Discuss the choreographer’s use of the elements of dance to communicate the intent in a professional work

Identify and describe in written form how the elements of dance have been used by the choreographer in a professional work to communicate the intent