The Elements of Dance
The Arts · Year 8 · Dance: Choreography, Performance, and Appreciation · 3o Periodo

The Elements of Dance

Investigate how space, time, dynamics, and relationships form the foundation of movement. Students experiment with these elements to express different moods.

ACARA Content DescriptionsACARA Australian Curriculum v9 The Arts Year 8: Dance;Exploring and responding;(AC9ADA8E02) experiment with the elements of dance, choreographic devices and form to communicate ideas.

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Investigate how space, time, dynamics, and relationships form the foundation of movement. Students experiment with these elements to express different moods.

Key Questions

  1. How do changes in dynamics alter the mood of a movement?
  2. In what ways can space be manipulated to show relationships?
  3. How does time influence the rhythm of a sequence?

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