Dance is more than movement — it is a powerful way to think, communicate and connect.
Studying Dance gives students the opportunity to express ideas, explore emotions and tell stories through movement. Using the body as an instrument, students learn how movement can communicate meaning, create powerful experiences and connect with audiences.
Dance encourages students to think deeply and creatively as they analyse movement, explore different perspectives and reflect on the world around them. Through creating, performing and responding to dance, students develop their physical, creative and intellectual skills.
Dance also supports the holistic development of the individual. Students build confidence, discipline, resilience and self-awareness while learning to work collaboratively and appreciate the ideas, cultures and experiences of others.
Whether students have a passion for performing or simply want to challenge themselves, Dance provides a unique opportunity to move, create, communicate and discover more about themselves and the world around them.
Dance develops more than dancers — it develops confident, creative and thoughtful young people.
Senior Dance – General Subject
| Year 11 | Unit 1 Moving Bodies - Explore diverse dance genres and styles to understand their purposes and meanings.
- Investigate the historical and cultural origins of Musical Theatre and Contemporary Dance, refining technical and expressive skills.
- Analyse dance from various regions, emphasising safe dance practices to gain insights into how the body communicates meaning across different styles.
| Unit 2 Moving Through Environments - Explore how different environments, both physical and digital, influence the communication of meaning in dance.
- Analyse the impact of varying environments on the creative process, dance concepts, and skills.
- Examine the adaptability of dance in various environments, including site-specific, dance for the camera, and digital platforms.
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| Year 12 | Unit 3 Moving Statements - Investigate how choreographers use dance to convey viewpoints in social, political, and cultural contexts.
- Apply dance concepts and skills to create pieces reflecting informed perspectives on current and historical issues.
- Emphasise analysing choreographic processes, movement styles, and philosophies in contemporary
dance.
| Unit 4 Moving My Way - Explore how dance communicates personal meaning by studying choreographers and understanding movement styles reflecting personal experiences.
- Develop a personal movement style, considering individual experiences and preferences.
- Use dance concepts to express personal viewpoints, drawing inspiration from various movement styles by
Australian and international choreographers.
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