Dance is dynamic and powerful. It embodies our ideas, thoughts, emotions and provides a unique opportunity to develop physically, creatively, aesthetically, emotionally and intellectually. People have always danced, and dance continues to evolve as a form of expression.
The study of dance, the making and performing of movement and the application of its meaning allows students to make and present dance relevant to their lives. The Dance course develops and presents ideas through a variety of genres, styles and forms.
Learning Experiences will include:
Performance to a public audience
Explore creative movement through improvisation
Choreographic elements and tools
Dance styles and forms (Hip Hop, Jazz & Contemporary)
Physical conditioning of the body
Explore and design production elements (Costume, Sound, Media)
Origins of dance
Dance works of others
Work collaboratively as a team
Dance language and terminology
Dance specialists and guest instructors
Excursions and Live performances.
Excursions and Live performances. Term 4
The highlight of the Year 9 Dance course is the opportunity for students to be involved in a number of performance contexts such as the Performing Arts Festival, Assemblies and other school performance events. Furthermore, students will conceptualise, choreograph, design and perform their own dance works that will feature at the annual Seton Dance Showcase.
Assessment
Students will be assessed according to the College Assessment Procedure. All students will be assessed on a number of occasions throughout the year. A variety of assessment strategies have been included in the program, including both practical and theoretical components.