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11–12Dance Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2025)

Record of changes
Implementation from 2027
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Outcomes

Life Skills
Life Skills for Stage 6
DA-LSP-01

performs in a range of dance styles

Life Skills for Stage 6
DA-LSP-04

uses the elements of dance when performing to communicate an idea or intent

Life Skills for Stage 6
DA-LSC-02

demonstrates personalised movement in response to stimuli

Life Skills for Stage 6
DA-LSA-01

responds to dance performances from a range of artistic, cultural, social or personal contexts

Life Skills for Stage 6
DA-LSA-04

identifies how structure is used in a dance work to communicate ideas

Life Skills for Stage 6
DA-LSP-02

participates in a dance performance

Life Skills for Stage 6
DA-LSP-05

performs structured movements to communicate an idea or intent

Life Skills for Stage 6
DA-LSC-03

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

Life Skills for Stage 6
DA-LSA-02

recognises how the use of the dancing body communicates the choreographer's ideas

Life Skills for Stage 6
DA-LSP-03

demonstrates safe dance practice and dance technique when performing

Life Skills for Stage 6
DA-LSC-01

identifies the factors that shape an idea or intent in the choreographic process

Life Skills for Stage 6
DA-LSC-04

sequences movement to communicate an idea or intent

Life Skills for Stage 6
DA-LSA-03

communicates how the elements of dance are used to create meaning in a dance work