Dance: Movement and Cultural Identity · Global Traditions

Indigenous Perspectives in Dance

Investigating the significance of storytelling and connection to country through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance forms.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does dance serve as a record of history and law in Indigenous cultures?
  2. 2In what ways does movement mimic the natural environment and animals?
  3. 3How can contemporary dance honor traditional movements while creating something new?

ACARA Content Descriptions

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Year: Year 9
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Dance: Movement and Cultural Identity
Period: Global Traditions

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