Southern Cross Campus Southern Cross Campus

Level 1 Dance

101DAN
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs Nansen.

Recommended Prior Learning

General understanding that the subject involves physical education through dance. Students need to have correct gear and have to respect and encourage the work and choreographic process of all students involved in the course.


A creative and physical outlet for students to express themselves through Dance. Students will describe, analyse and extend their understanding of dance in the many different forms it holds. Students will learn to create dance by a means of intention, purpose, inspiration and imagination. The career pathway for students is to continue into L2 & L3 with options of scholarship opportunities for the gifted who seek dance at a tertiary level. This subject is UE approved and offers literacy credits in the external exam. 

Specific skills learned  

Choreographic Intention – meaning of dance

Choreographic Devices – how to create a dance

Genres or forms of Dance – styles of dance such as Hip Hop or Contemporary Dance

Group work – creating choreography in a group 

Duets – working with a partner

Dance Elements – Time, Space, Energy, Relationships (Components that make a dance)


Learning Areas:

Dance and Drama


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

Level 2 Dance

Career Pathways

Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Counsellor, Minister of Religion, Musician, Systems Administrator, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Small fee for costumes for an annual showcase show. $20


Disclaimer

Any information, costs or standards may change.