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;

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;

C1. Physiology and Terminology: demonstrate an understanding of the physiology of movement as it relates to dance, including correct terminology

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

Foundations

C1. Physiology and Terminology: demonstrate an understanding of the physiology of movement as it relates to dance, including correct terminology;

• C1.1 identify and demonstrate an understanding of somatic techniques that enhance dance training and physical and emotional well-being
• C1.2 analyse and explain movement patterns using correct bio-mechanical terminology

Creating, Presenting, Performing

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

• A3.2 accurately demonstrate a wide range of movement techniques from a variety of global dance forms (e.g., correctly perform assigned phrases that alternate the use of weighted movement and movement requiring a weightless quality)

Creating, Presenting and Performing

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

• A2.2 create a complex dance composition that explores an abstract theme
• A2.3 use a variety of compositional approaches in developing dance creations that explore complex, challenging themes and moods

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

• A4.3 demonstrate both an intellectual and an emotional understanding of the artistic and expressive intent of a work in rehearsals and performances

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;

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

• A4.1 revise, refine, and polish movement execution and choreography, with particular attention to how each detail contributes to the whole and to the intended effect 

Reflecting, Responding and Analyzing

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

• B1.2 develop appropriate criteria and use them to interpret, analyse, and evaluate both the content and the fluency or expressiveness of a broad range of student compositions

Creating, Presenting, Performing

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

• A4.2 use a variety of tools of stagecraft in increasingly complex or imaginative ways to enhance their dance performances
• A4.3 demonstrate both an intellectual and an emotional understanding of the artistic and expressive intent of a work in rehearsals and performances

Foundations

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

• C3.1 model responsible, constructive behaviour in interactions with others during the creation and production processes
• C3.2 demonstrate leadership skills during the creation and production processes