Dance
The below units are available for Senior School students interested in studying Dance.
Level A
Level B
Level C
Level D
Level A
ARA50: Hip Hop
Students learn about Hip Hop dance styles: street dance, break dance, funk styles. They also study the history and culture of Hip Hop. Students choreograph dance works using a variety of stimuli to develop themes and ideas. They complete a research assignment on Hip Hop culture and analyse dance works. Students perform a group dance choreographed by the teacher at the end of semester.
This subject is offered in Semester One and Two
Level B
ARB50: Moving Moments
Students explore choreography and performance concepts. They collaborate to create dance works using a variety of stimuli to develop themes and ideas. Students investigate Youth Dance Practices in Australia and create their own Dance Company. Students perform a group dance choreographed by the teacher and analyse their own and other’s dance works.
This subject is offered in Semester One
ARB51: Dance World
Students extend their knowledge about the values and lifestyles of various cultures and subcultures around the world. They research and analyse dance works, exploring tradition and ritual as well as informing their own dance-making practice. Students explore the influences of music and dance, and compare modern movement to cultural styles. In addition, students collaborate to create group dance works and continue to develop physical skills for dance.
This subject is offered in Semester Two
Level C
ARC53: Dance StyleZ
Students learn the techniques and processes of contemporary and traditional partner styles, physical theatre and dance composition. They explore safe dance methods with a focus on lifts, contact performance, counterbalance & group structures. Students investigate current practices and explore the history of different styles through various ICT mediums. Students compose original dance works and broaden their dance terminology.
This subject is offered in Semester One
ARC52: Off Broadway
Students explore the theatrical dance styles of Musicals and Jazz. Through research, investigation and analysis students develop an awareness of the importance of these genres to dance history. Students collaborate to create, learn, rehearse and perform dance compositions inspired by the traditions of Musicals and Jazz.
This subject is offered in Semester Two
Level D
ARD51: Dance Revolution
Students undertake research and analysis of Dance History from pre 20th Century through to the 21st Century. They continue to develop their physical and technical skills for dance. Students learn, rehearse, perform and analyse choreographed dance works. Group and solo compositions are developed that implement various stimuli, such as artworks and current global issues, to communicate meaning through dance. This subject is beneficial for students who are considering studying VCE Dance.
This subject is offered in Semester Two
ARD53: Dance Production
Students will stage an original dance production. The class will collaborate to decide a theme for the production. Students will explore and develop skills for choreography, performance and production elements. Students will maintain a detailed Production and Performance folio.
This subject is offered in Semester One
