Dance General


What is GENERAL Dance all about?

The General Dance course develops and presents ideas through a variety of genres, styles and forms, as it provides a unique way in which to express our cultural view and understanding of the world. Through fun, fitness and creativity in individual and group work, movement is manipulated and refined to reflect the choreographer’s intent. Students will learn a variety of different styles and genres, not exclusive to; contemporary, tap, jazz, Latin, hip hop, classical ballet etc. Students use a wide range of creative processes, such as improvisation and the use of choreographic elements and devices, and draw on their own physicality and the interpretation of existing work of others to make dance works.

 

Who should select these units in Year 11?

Students who are interested in dance and are looking for a great opportunity to be creative and improve flexibility and fitness. Students who also have a passion for choreography, theatre operations and performance would be suited.

 

Pathway

Students can continue into Year 12 General Dance and also have the opportunity to use creative work as part of a portfolio entrance into Tertiary Arts Courses.

 

Areas of Study

UNIT 1 – COMPONENTS OF DANCE

  • Elements of Dance
  • Choreographic Processes
  • Dance Language
  • Design Concepts and Technologies
  • Performance Skills and Technique
  • Functions and Contexts of Dance

UNIT 2 – DANCE AS ENTERTAINMENT

  • Choreographic Processes and Structures
  • Dance Language
  • Design Concepts and Technologies
  • Performance Skills and Technique
  • Functions and Context of Dance in Entertainment

To provide for different learning styles a variety of assessment tasks are used. For each course of study tasks are selected from:

  • Performance – group
  • Production – choreography (original and manipulation of choreography)
  • Improvisation
  • Critical Review
  • Case Studies