Purpose

To deliver a curriculum that ignites passion and artistic expression within students. To give all students who participate an opportunity to explore culture and diversity through past and present styles and professional works. The curriculum will support students to work efficiently with each other and communicate effectively by working as a team to develop their trust, teamwork and to push their creative boundaries. The dance curriculum will support individuality by building body awareness and confidence in students and it will celebrate individual achievements and accomplishments through performance opportunities.

Big Ideas

• CHOREOGRAPHY
• ANALYSIS
• IMPROVISATION AND CREATIVE OUTPUT
• PERFORMANCE
• ARTISTRY
• TECHNIQUE
• LEADERSHIP

Key Principles

• To articulate physical communication
• To demonstrate understanding of collaboration in the creative process through leadership, participation and reflection
• To create flexible, creative thinkers able to perceive, examine and evaluate different points of view
• To celebrate cultural manifestations through exploration of different dance styles
• To gain an understanding of the artistic and technical elements of physical expression
• To develop an understanding of the basic principles of choreography
• Develop the ability to create and structure interesting ideas to express them in powerful original work
• To strengthen students' creative skills in live performance through the study of craft and technique
• To find and develop individuality through choreography and performance
• To nurture an inclusive community through dance