Appendix 1 - Curriculum Expectations

A1. The Creative Process: use the creative process, the elements of dance, 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. The Critical Analysis Process: use the critical analysis process to reflect upon 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. Connections Beyond the Classroom: demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and possibilities of continuing engagement in dance arts

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

Creating, Presenting and Performing

A1. The Creative Process: use the creative process, the elements of dance, and a variety of sources to develop movement vocabulary

A1.2 create and perform movement phrases that use the elements of dance to express physical or emotional states;

A1.3 use improvisation and the elements of dance to show how movement and body language are used for non-verbal communication in daily life;

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

A2.1 use a variety of choreographic forms, structures and techniques to create and perform a series of movement phrases

A2.3 identify and use a variety of compositional approaches to communicate ideas and feelings through dance.

Foundations

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

C3.2 demonstrate collaborative skills in a variety of situations and settings.

Creating, Presenting and Performing

A1. The Creative Process: use the creative process, the elements of dance, and a variety of sources to develop movement vocabulary 

A1.2 create and perform movement phrases that use the elements of dance to express physical or emotional states;

A1.3 use improvisation and the elements of dance to show how movement and body language are used for non-verbal communication in daily life;

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

A2.1 use a variety of choreographic forms, structures and techniques to create and perform a series of movement phrases

A2.2 create and perform movement phrases inspired by a theme of workplace skill building;

A2.3 identify and use a variety of compositional approaches to communicate ideas and feelings through dance. 

Reflecting, Responding and Analyzing

B3: Connections Beyond the Classroom: demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and possibilities of continuing engagement in dance arts

B3.2 identify and document transferable workplace skills they have acquired through their dance studies and possible applications of those skills.
 

Foundations

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

C3.1 identify and follow responsible practices while creating, performing and viewing dance; and

C3.2 demonstrate collaborative skills in a variety of situations and settings.

Creating, Presenting and Performing

A1. The Creative Process: use the creative process, the elements of dance, and a variety of sources to develop movement vocabulary

A1.2 create and perform movement phrases that use the elements of dance to express physical or emotional states;

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

A2.1 use a variety of choreographic forms, structures and techniques to create and perform a series of movement phrases

A2.3 identify and use a variety of compositional approaches to communicate ideas and feelings through dance. 

Reflecting, Responding and Analyzing

B1 The Critical Analysis Process: use the critical analysis process to reflect upon and evaluate their own and others' dance works and activities

B1.1 use the critical analysis process to identify and assign roles within the group and to guide the collaborative work.

Reflecting, Responding and Analyzing

B1 The Critical Analysis Process: use the critical analysis process to reflect upon and evaluate their own and others' dance works and activities

B1.1 use the critical analysis process to identify and assign roles within the group and to guide collaborative work

Foundations

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

C3.1 identify and follow responsible practices while creating, performing and viewing dance; and

C3.2 demonstrate collaborative skills in a variety of situations and settings.

Creating, Presenting and Performing

A1 The Creative Process: use the creative process, the elements of dance, 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

Reflecting, Responding and Analyzing

B1 The Critical Analysis Process: use the critical analysis process to reflect upon 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 Connections Beyond the Classroom: demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and possibilities of continuing engagement in dance arts

Foundations

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