dance7context

= Dance - Grade 7 = = Context =

//It is expected that students will:// || Suggested Achievement Indicators //The following set of indicators may be used to assess student achievement for each corresponding prescribed learning outcome. Students who have fully met the prescribed learning outcome are able to:// ||
 * Prescribed Learning Outcomes
 * compare dances from a variety of historical and cultural contexts || demonstrate knowledge of the historical and cultural context of at least two different types of dance (e.g.,

describe the purposes of dance in various cultures and historical contexts

describe the roles portrayed in a variety of dances (e.g., related to gender, age, character)

compare two or more dances from differing cultural or historical contexts with respect to attributes, including
 * attire
 * props
 * setting
 * rhythmic pattern of music
 * apparent purpose (e.g., to tell a story, to convey a feeling or mood, to celebrate something, to explore new technical possibilities)
 * number and nature of participants (e.g., children only, men and women together, men only)
 * the roles portrayed by dancers (e.g., related to gender, age, character)
 * technique

relate their understanding of the historical or cultural context of dance (especially of purpose and of roles portrayed) to the types of movements used (e.g., …) ||
 * assess personal opportunities in dance || list recreational and career opportunities in dance (e.g., performer, choreographer, producer, costumer, set designer, agent, dance therapist, recreation centre director, reviewer)

relate a selected professional or recreational opportunity in dance to their personal interests and attributes

defend a position on a social issue or debate topic related to dance, such as
 * Women dance more than men.
 * Dance contributes to the economy.
 * Dance must always have meaning. ||

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 * Dance |||||||| **Organisers**
 * **Kindergarten** || Creation & Composition || Elements of Dance || Context || Presentation & Performance ||
 * **Grade 1** || Creation & Composition || Elements of Dance || Context || Presentation & Performance ||
 * **Grade 2** || Creation & Composition || Elements of Dance || Context ||  Presentation & Performance ||
 * **Grade 3** || Creation & Composition || Elements of Dance || Context || Presentation & Performance ||
 * **Grade 4** || Creation & Composition || Elements of Dance || Context || Presentation & Performance ||
 * **Grade 5** ||  Creation & Composition || Elements of Dance || Context || Presentation & Performance ||
 * **Grade 6** || Creation & Composition || Elements of Dance || Context || Presentation & Performance ||
 * **Grade 7** || Creation & Composition || Elements of Dance || Context || Presentation & Performance ||