7–10Dance 7–10 Syllabus

performs dance works, demonstrating safe dance practice, dance technique and performance quality

creates movements using the elements of dance to communicate an idea and intent

describes dance works from a range of contexts using the elements of dance

demonstrates safe dance practice and dance technique in preparing the body to express and communicate an intent

manipulates the elements of dance to demonstrate performance quality and interpretation in context

creates a movement vocabulary that communicates an idea and intent in response to different contexts

creates movements using the elements of dance and structures movement to communicate a specific idea and intent

investigates and explains how social, cultural and historical factors shape the development of dance

evaluates dance works based on context, the elements of dance, the dancing body and theatrical elements