Body Language and Movement · Dance

Dancing Our Feelings

Using facial expressions and body tension to communicate emotions without words.

Key Questions

  1. 1What does a 'happy' knee look like when it dances?
  2. 2How do we show sadness using only our shoulders?
  3. 3How does the music change the way your feet move?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9ADAFE01AC9ADAFR01
Year: Foundation
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Body Language and Movement
Period: Dance

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