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SECTION 3: DANCE FUNDAMENTALS

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

On completion of this Section, students should:

1. understand the elements of dance fundamentals;

2. demonstrate the fundamental skills and competencies in dance technique;

3. analyse, interpret and communicate concepts and ideas about dance fundamentals; and,

4. reflect on their own progress and personal growth.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Students should be able to:

1. use the body as an instrument of movement and expression;

2. demonstrate movement skills utilising elements of dance;

3. demonstrate safe practices in movement;

4. demonstrate fundamental skills necessary for technique and performance;

5. apply technical skills to movement sequences and phrases; and,

6. evaluate own work and the work of others.

CONTENT

1. Elements of Dance:

(a) nature and processes of dance;

(b) principles of alignment;

(c) spatial awareness;

(d) body shapes; and,

(e) relationship of body parts in dynamic alignment, movement and safe dance practice.

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