Motion and Meaning: Dance and Choreography · Dance

Cultural Dance Traditions

Investigating the purpose and history of traditional dances from the Asia-Pacific region.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why are certain dances performed only at specific times of the year?
  2. 2How does the traditional clothing influence the way a dancer moves?
  3. 3What stories or myths are being told through these specific gestures?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9ADA4R01AC9ADA4E01
Year: Year 4
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Motion and Meaning: Dance and Choreography
Period: Dance

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