make and respond to dance independently and with their classmates, teachers and communities
explore dance as an art form through choreography, performance and appreciation
build on their awareness of the body through body part articulation
extend their understanding and use of space, time, dynamics and relationships including performing in groups, spatial relationships and using interaction to communicate their choreographic intention
extend the combinations of fundamental movement skills to explore dance styles
extend technical skills from the previous band, increasing their confidence, accuracy, clarity of movement and projection
draw on dances from a range of cultures, times and locations as they experience dance
explore the dance and influences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and of the Asia region
learn about style and choreographic intent in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dances, and how these dances communicate social contexts and relationships
learn about sustainability through the arts and sustainability of practices in the arts
explore meaning and interpretation, forms and elements, and social, cultural and historical contexts of dance as they make and respond to dance
evaluate choreographers’ intentions and expressive skills in dances they view and perform
understand that safe dance practices underlie all experiences in the study of dance
perform within their own body capabilities and work safely in groups.
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