The Language of Movement · Dance

Weight and Energy in Motion

Exploring the physical dynamics of dance and how the use of force communicates intent.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the use of heavy or light energy change the character of a dance?
  2. 2What happens to the audience's perception when a dancer moves against the flow of the music?
  3. 3How can we use our bodies to represent natural elements like wind or stone?

ACARA Content Descriptions

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Year: Year 5
Subject: The Arts
Unit: The Language of Movement
Period: Dance

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