Appendix 1 - Curriculum Expectations

Overall 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;

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.

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 create and perform a variety of movement phrases inspired by sources

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 connect a series of movement phrases
• A2.2 construct a dance composition inspired by a source

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

• A4.1 revise and refine movement to enhance dance performance and interpretation

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 analyse dance works in terms of both their content and their fluency, artistry, or expressiveness 

Foundations

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;

• C2.2 identify and describe ways in which dance addresses social questions of local and/or global interest 

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

• C3.2 demonstrate problem-solving skills during rehearsal and performance

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 create and perform a variety of movement phrases inspired by sources
• A1.2 create and perform phrases that manipulate three or more elements of dance

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 connect a series of movement phrases
• A2.2 construct a dance composition inspired by a source

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 analyse dance works in terms of both their content and their fluency, artistry, or expressiveness

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 create and perform a variety of movement phrases inspired by sources
• A1.2 create and perform phrases that manipulate three or more elements of dance 

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 connect a series of movement phrases
• A2.2 construct a dance composition inspired by a source 

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

• A4.1 revise and refine movement to enhance dance performance and interpretation

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 analyse dance works in terms of both their content and their fluency, artistry, or expressiveness

Foundations

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;

• C2.2 identify and describe ways in which dance addresses social questions of local and/or global interest

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 create and perform a variety of movement phrases inspired by sources 

A1.2 create and perform phrases that manipulate three or more elements of dance

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 connect a series of movement phrases

A2.2 construct a dance composition inspired by a source  

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

A4.1 revise and refine movement to enhance dance performance and interpretation

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 analyse dance works in terms of both their content and their fluency, artistry, or expressiveness 

Foundations

C2. Contexts and Influences

C2.2 identify and describe ways in which dance addresses social questions of local and/or global interest (e.g., explain how the choreography of a dance work on a social justice or environmental theme helps communicate the intended message)  

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;

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 Analysing

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

Foundations

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.