Dance

DANCE

ATAR:

Yes

Number of Units:

2

Category:

A

Faculty:

CAPA

Description:

Students undertake the study of Dance as an artform through the interrelated components of Performance, Composition and Appreciation. Students develop skills and understanding of Dance Technique incorporating Safe Dance Practice, fundamental body mechanics and Performance Quality. In Composition, their focus is developing a personal movement style to communicate ideas creatively, and they apply this to their critical analysis of works of others in Appreciation.

Assessment:

Students are assessed on their dance ability as well as how they choreograph dances. In the HSC course, students also undertake an in-depth study of Dance Appreciation. The HSC includes assessment of a written examination, plus performance of a solo dance and discussion (where you orally discuss elements of your performance), the composition and completion of a Major Study work option.  Assessment is performed before a panel of markers.

Additional Information:

Students will be expected to perform dances in front of large audiences during school showcase events and official assemblies. Some of these events take place outside regular school hours. Students undertaking this course need to be organised and committed to working in team environments. 

Course fees: $40 per year plus excursion costs.