Movement and Choreography · Dance

Elements of Dance: Weight and Time

Experimenting with how varying physical force and tempo changes the impact of movement.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does moving in slow motion change the intensity of a gesture?
  2. 2What is the difference between heavy and light movements in storytelling?
  3. 3How do dancers use breath to control their timing?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9ADA6S01
Year: Year 6
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Movement and Choreography
Period: Dance

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