7–10Dance 7–10 Syllabus

The conventions of contemporary dance practice including class protocols, behaviour and responsibilities to self and others

Context determines what to perform and how to prepare

Dance as an art form

The language of dance technique, style and interpretation in the context of dance as an art form

Prepare and perform within the context of dance as an art form

Identify and demonstrate alignment relative to individual skeletal structure and major muscle groups

Identify and demonstrate the healthy practices of warm-up and cool-down as well as nutrition, hydration, rest and wellbeing to safely maintain the body

Develop self-awareness with regard to body placement

Perform movements with appropriate control, strength, flexibility, endurance and coordination through the application of dance technique and safe dance practice

Express a range of emotions, ideas and intents through dance relative to style and performance quality

Reflect on own practice of dance technique, safe dance practice and performance quality

Understand that the elements of dance are space, time and dynamics

Understand that the elements of dance and auditory elements are combined and manipulated by the performer relative to style, interpretation and context

Demonstrate the purposeful use of the elements of dance relative to style, interpretation and context

Combine and manipulate the elements of dance to demonstrate performance quality relative to context, style and interpretation