Appendix 1 - Curriculum Expectations

A1. The Creative Process: use the creative process the elements of dance (body, space, time, energy, and relationship), and a variety of sources to develop movement vocabulary;

A2. Choreography and Composition: combine the elements of dance in a variety of ways in composing individual and ensemble dance creations;

A3. Dance Techniques: demonstrate an understanding of the dance techniques and movement vocabularies of a variety of global dance forms;

A4. Performance: apply dance presentation skills in a variety of contexts and performances.

B1. Critical Analysis Process: use the critical analysis process to reflect on and evaluate their own and others’ dance works and activities;

B2. Dance and Society: demonstrate an understanding of how societies present and past use or have used dance, and of how creating and viewing dance can benefit individuals, groups, and communities;

B3. Continuing Engagement: demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and possibilities of continuing engagement in dance arts.

C2. Contexts and Influences: demonstrate an understanding of the social, cultural, and historical origins and development of dance forms, including their influence on each other and on society;

C3. Responsible Practices: demonstrate an understanding of safe, ethical, and responsible personal and interpersonal practices in dance activities

Lesson 2

Creating, Presenting and Performing

A1. The Creative Process:use the creative process the elements of dance (body, space, time, energy, and relationship), and a variety of sources to develop movement vocabulary;

A1.1 use the elements of dance to develop and perform a personal movement vocabulary inspired by a variety of stimuli, sources, or themes

A1.2 creates and performs phrases that explore two or more elements of dance

A4. Performance: apply dance presentation skills in a variety of contexts and performances.

A4.1 revise and refine movement to enhance dance presentations and performances revise and refine movement to enhance dance presentations and performances

Reflecting, Responding and Analysing

B1. Critical Analysis Process: use the critical analysis process to reflect on and evaluate their own and others’ dance works and activities;

B1.2 explain the difference between the content of dance and the expressive, interpretive aspects and assess the contribution of each

Lesson 4

Creating, Presenting and Performing

A1. The Creative Process:use the creative process the elements of dance (body, space, time, energy, and relationship), and a variety of sources to develop movement vocabulary;

A1.4 develop possible solutions to movement problems using specific guidelines for performance

A2. Choreography and Composition: combine the elements of dance in a variety of ways in composing individual and ensemble dance creations;

A2.1 demonstrate an understanding of choreographic forms, structures, and techniques in arranging and performing a series of movement phrases

Reflecting, Responding and Analysing

B1. Critical Analysis Process: use the critical analysis process to reflect on and evaluate their own and others’ dance works and activities;

B1.1 use the critical analysis process to identify and describe a variety of dance forms

B2. Dance and Society: demonstrate an understanding of how societies present and past use or have used dance, and of how creating and viewing dance can benefit individuals, groups, and communities;

B2.2 explain how dance exploration can contribute to personal growth and self-understanding 

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C3. Responsible Practices: demonstrate an understanding of safe, ethical, and responsible personal and interpersonal practices in dance activities

C3.2 demonstrate collaborative skills during the rehearsal and performance processes

C3.3 identify and follow safe and ethical practices in dance activities