Years 9 to 10 Dance Achievement Standard
6 statements aligned to content descriptors and elaborations
Achievement standard (as ACARA publishes it)
Achievement standard
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By the end of Year 10, students analyse how and/or why the elements of dance, choreographic devices, genre- or style-specific techniques, production elements, and/or technical and expressive skills are manipulated in dance they create and/or experience. They evaluate how dance works and/or performances in a range of styles and/or from across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning. They evaluate how dance is used to celebrate and challenge perspectives of Australian identity.
Students select and manipulate the elements of dance, choreographic devices and/or structure to choreograph dances. They demonstrate safe dance practice when choreographing and performing dance. They employ technical and expressive skills and genre- or style-specific techniques to enhance communication of ideas, perspectives and/or meaning when performing dance for audiences.
The 6 achievement standard statements
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By the end of Year 10, students analyse how and/or why the elements of dance, choreographic devices, genre- or style-specific techniques, production elements, and/or technical and expressive skills are manipulated in dance they create and/or experience.
Content descriptorAC9ADA10D02 Developing practices and skills
reflect on own and others’ use of the elements of dance, choreographic devices, structure, genre- or style-specific techniques and/or technical and expressive skills to inform their choreographic or performance choices
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration using questions based on Viewpoints to reflect on and evaluate use of forms and elements; for example, “How can I use and manipulate the elements of space and dynamics to convey my ideas?”
- Elaboration evaluating choreographic and/or performance choices; for example, “How successful were the dancers in conveying the choreographer’s stated intent?” or “What was the impact of the performer’s choice to use gesture to communicate emotion?”
- Elaboration documenting their creative process, including the use of analysis and evaluation strategies, in reflective records
- Elaboration improvising using the elements of dance and analysing movement choices to reflect their individuality and to clarify their choreographic intent
- Elaboration considering how they can use the elements of dance and choreographic devices to reflect ways that meaning and experiences, political statements, critical theories or emotions influence and shape their approach to dance
Content descriptorAC9ADA10E01 Exploring and responding
investigate performers’ and/or choreographers’ use of elements of dance, choreographic devices, genre- or style-specific techniques, conventions and/or production elements to communicate and/or challenge ideas, perspectives and/or meaning in dance across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration investigating specific examples of how and why dance practitioners work collaboratively with communities, such as communities in Australia with cultural links to countries and/or regions in Asia
- Elaboration investigating how and why choreographers work with communities to advocate for sustainable ways of living, social justice and recognition of people or events
- Elaboration investigating why and how different traditions, styles and contexts affect the experience and interpretation of a dance work and taking this into account when choreographing and performing; for example, using Viewpoints to explore questions such as “What meaning is intended by the choreographer?”, “What cultural traditions are represented in this dance?” or “How does this work relate to my culture? To my life?”
- Elaboration extending their movement vocabulary as they explore their own stylistic preferences and personal identity; for example, using analysis of dance styles from a range of cultures they identify with or dance styles from different times to inform their choreographic practice
- Elaboration analysing use of elements of dance in different genres/styles, such as styles that feature in popular culture or from a country or region in Asia, as a stimulus for choreography or to inform performance of a learnt work
They evaluate how dance works and/or performances in a range of styles and/or from across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning.
Content descriptorAC9ADA10D02 Developing practices and skills
reflect on own and others’ use of the elements of dance, choreographic devices, structure, genre- or style-specific techniques and/or technical and expressive skills to inform their choreographic or performance choices
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration using questions based on Viewpoints to reflect on and evaluate use of forms and elements; for example, “How can I use and manipulate the elements of space and dynamics to convey my ideas?”
- Elaboration evaluating choreographic and/or performance choices; for example, “How successful were the dancers in conveying the choreographer’s stated intent?” or “What was the impact of the performer’s choice to use gesture to communicate emotion?”
- Elaboration documenting their creative process, including the use of analysis and evaluation strategies, in reflective records
- Elaboration improvising using the elements of dance and analysing movement choices to reflect their individuality and to clarify their choreographic intent
- Elaboration considering how they can use the elements of dance and choreographic devices to reflect ways that meaning and experiences, political statements, critical theories or emotions influence and shape their approach to dance
Content descriptorAC9ADA10E01 Exploring and responding
investigate performers’ and/or choreographers’ use of elements of dance, choreographic devices, genre- or style-specific techniques, conventions and/or production elements to communicate and/or challenge ideas, perspectives and/or meaning in dance across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration investigating specific examples of how and why dance practitioners work collaboratively with communities, such as communities in Australia with cultural links to countries and/or regions in Asia
- Elaboration investigating how and why choreographers work with communities to advocate for sustainable ways of living, social justice and recognition of people or events
- Elaboration investigating why and how different traditions, styles and contexts affect the experience and interpretation of a dance work and taking this into account when choreographing and performing; for example, using Viewpoints to explore questions such as “What meaning is intended by the choreographer?”, “What cultural traditions are represented in this dance?” or “How does this work relate to my culture? To my life?”
- Elaboration extending their movement vocabulary as they explore their own stylistic preferences and personal identity; for example, using analysis of dance styles from a range of cultures they identify with or dance styles from different times to inform their choreographic practice
- Elaboration analysing use of elements of dance in different genres/styles, such as styles that feature in popular culture or from a country or region in Asia, as a stimulus for choreography or to inform performance of a learnt work
Content descriptorAC9ADA10E02 Exploring and responding
investigate the ways First Nations Australian choreographers and/or performers celebrate and challenge multiple perspectives of Australian identity through dance
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration evaluating ways that First Nations Australian performers and/or choreographers are working respectfully and collaboratively with communities to explore local histories, cultures and identities
- Elaboration investigating dance works that challenge our understandings about “first contacts” between the First Nations Peoples of Australia and people from Britain or Europe
- Elaboration exploring the ways that First Nations Australian choreographers and/or performers use their practice to communicate ideas, messages and lived experiences to the broader community
They evaluate how dance is used to celebrate and challenge perspectives of Australian identity.
Content descriptorAC9ADA10E02 Exploring and responding
investigate the ways First Nations Australian choreographers and/or performers celebrate and challenge multiple perspectives of Australian identity through dance
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration evaluating ways that First Nations Australian performers and/or choreographers are working respectfully and collaboratively with communities to explore local histories, cultures and identities
- Elaboration investigating dance works that challenge our understandings about “first contacts” between the First Nations Peoples of Australia and people from Britain or Europe
- Elaboration exploring the ways that First Nations Australian choreographers and/or performers use their practice to communicate ideas, messages and lived experiences to the broader community
Students select and manipulate the elements of dance, choreographic devices and/or structure to choreograph dances.
Content descriptorAC9ADA10C01 Creating and making
choreograph dance that communicates ideas, perspectives and/or meaning by selecting and manipulating elements of dance, choreographic devices and/or structure
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration experimenting with ways to use and combine choreographic devices, such as addition and diminution, force and tempo or by using different body parts
- Elaboration using questions based on Viewpoints relating to forms and elements; such as “How can I use and manipulate the elements of space and dynamics to convey my ideas?”, for example, when choreographing a dance that conveys ideas, perspectives or meaning about identity, belonging or a social justice issue
- Elaboration investigating the use of the elements of dance in works of artists from different cultures, times and places, and adapting dance ideas to create movements that represent a synthesis of influences and present a personal meaning or perspective, using respectful dance practice
- Elaboration developing movement motifs and using choreographic devices or manipulating the elements of dance in innovative ways to communicate their choreographic intent
- Elaboration using motifs from a known dance as the starting point for their own choreography; for example, identifying and improvising on movements from a dance being shared via a social media platform to develop ideas that can be extended and structured into new work
- Elaboration using a style-specific form such as a form associated with a culturally specific dance genre/style, to structure a dance
Content descriptorAC9ADA10D01 Developing practices and skills
develop and refine safe dance practice, expressive and technical skills and genre- or style-specific techniques
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration refining technical skills in response to self-reflection to develop safe dance practice and control, accuracy, strength, balance, alignment, flexibility, endurance, coordination and articulation
- Elaboration using experimentation and improvisation to develop techniques for executing expressive skills in a range of genres and/or styles
- Elaboration practising and refining technical skills to develop proficiency in genre- and style-specific techniques
Content descriptorAC9ADA10D02 Developing practices and skills
reflect on own and others’ use of the elements of dance, choreographic devices, structure, genre- or style-specific techniques and/or technical and expressive skills to inform their choreographic or performance choices
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration using questions based on Viewpoints to reflect on and evaluate use of forms and elements; for example, “How can I use and manipulate the elements of space and dynamics to convey my ideas?”
- Elaboration evaluating choreographic and/or performance choices; for example, “How successful were the dancers in conveying the choreographer’s stated intent?” or “What was the impact of the performer’s choice to use gesture to communicate emotion?”
- Elaboration documenting their creative process, including the use of analysis and evaluation strategies, in reflective records
- Elaboration improvising using the elements of dance and analysing movement choices to reflect their individuality and to clarify their choreographic intent
- Elaboration considering how they can use the elements of dance and choreographic devices to reflect ways that meaning and experiences, political statements, critical theories or emotions influence and shape their approach to dance
Content descriptorAC9ADA10E01 Exploring and responding
investigate performers’ and/or choreographers’ use of elements of dance, choreographic devices, genre- or style-specific techniques, conventions and/or production elements to communicate and/or challenge ideas, perspectives and/or meaning in dance across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration investigating specific examples of how and why dance practitioners work collaboratively with communities, such as communities in Australia with cultural links to countries and/or regions in Asia
- Elaboration investigating how and why choreographers work with communities to advocate for sustainable ways of living, social justice and recognition of people or events
- Elaboration investigating why and how different traditions, styles and contexts affect the experience and interpretation of a dance work and taking this into account when choreographing and performing; for example, using Viewpoints to explore questions such as “What meaning is intended by the choreographer?”, “What cultural traditions are represented in this dance?” or “How does this work relate to my culture? To my life?”
- Elaboration extending their movement vocabulary as they explore their own stylistic preferences and personal identity; for example, using analysis of dance styles from a range of cultures they identify with or dance styles from different times to inform their choreographic practice
- Elaboration analysing use of elements of dance in different genres/styles, such as styles that feature in popular culture or from a country or region in Asia, as a stimulus for choreography or to inform performance of a learnt work
They demonstrate safe dance practice when choreographing and performing dance.
Content descriptorAC9ADA10C01 Creating and making
choreograph dance that communicates ideas, perspectives and/or meaning by selecting and manipulating elements of dance, choreographic devices and/or structure
Elaborations (6)
- Elaboration experimenting with ways to use and combine choreographic devices, such as addition and diminution, force and tempo or by using different body parts
- Elaboration using questions based on Viewpoints relating to forms and elements; such as “How can I use and manipulate the elements of space and dynamics to convey my ideas?”, for example, when choreographing a dance that conveys ideas, perspectives or meaning about identity, belonging or a social justice issue
- Elaboration investigating the use of the elements of dance in works of artists from different cultures, times and places, and adapting dance ideas to create movements that represent a synthesis of influences and present a personal meaning or perspective, using respectful dance practice
- Elaboration developing movement motifs and using choreographic devices or manipulating the elements of dance in innovative ways to communicate their choreographic intent
- Elaboration using motifs from a known dance as the starting point for their own choreography; for example, identifying and improvising on movements from a dance being shared via a social media platform to develop ideas that can be extended and structured into new work
- Elaboration using a style-specific form such as a form associated with a culturally specific dance genre/style, to structure a dance
Content descriptorAC9ADA10C02 Creating and making
apply technical and expressive skills and genre- or style-specific techniques to enhance communication of ideas, perspectives and/or meaning
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration applying knowledge of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system to execute movements safely and prevent injury to themselves and others
- Elaboration using observations/analysis of a dance in a selected genre/style to identify characteristic techniques, building ability to execute the technical and expressive skills using safe dance practice over time and applying it to enhance performance of dances
- Elaboration seeking feedback on their choreography and performance; for example, using Viewpoints to frame questions such as “What emotion did you feel most strongly as you viewed the dance?” and using the feedback to refine use of technical and expressive skills
Content descriptorAC9ADA10D01 Developing practices and skills
develop and refine safe dance practice, expressive and technical skills and genre- or style-specific techniques
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration refining technical skills in response to self-reflection to develop safe dance practice and control, accuracy, strength, balance, alignment, flexibility, endurance, coordination and articulation
- Elaboration using experimentation and improvisation to develop techniques for executing expressive skills in a range of genres and/or styles
- Elaboration practising and refining technical skills to develop proficiency in genre- and style-specific techniques
Content descriptorAC9ADA10D02 Developing practices and skills
reflect on own and others’ use of the elements of dance, choreographic devices, structure, genre- or style-specific techniques and/or technical and expressive skills to inform their choreographic or performance choices
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration using questions based on Viewpoints to reflect on and evaluate use of forms and elements; for example, “How can I use and manipulate the elements of space and dynamics to convey my ideas?”
- Elaboration evaluating choreographic and/or performance choices; for example, “How successful were the dancers in conveying the choreographer’s stated intent?” or “What was the impact of the performer’s choice to use gesture to communicate emotion?”
- Elaboration documenting their creative process, including the use of analysis and evaluation strategies, in reflective records
- Elaboration improvising using the elements of dance and analysing movement choices to reflect their individuality and to clarify their choreographic intent
- Elaboration considering how they can use the elements of dance and choreographic devices to reflect ways that meaning and experiences, political statements, critical theories or emotions influence and shape their approach to dance
Content descriptorAC9ADA10P01 Presenting and performing
rehearse and perform dance for audiences, using technical and expressive skills and genre- or style-specific techniques
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration planning how they can enter and leave the performance space in ways that are consistent with genre/style, mood or ideas conveyed in a dance
- Elaboration using rehearsal to build confidence that they can accurately and fluently maintain spatial placement during performance of a dance
- Elaboration using available production elements such as music, costume and props to enhance communication of ideas, perspectives or meaning in a performance
They employ technical and expressive skills and genre- or style-specific techniques to enhance communication of ideas, perspectives and/or meaning when performing dance for audiences.
Content descriptorAC9ADA10C02 Creating and making
apply technical and expressive skills and genre- or style-specific techniques to enhance communication of ideas, perspectives and/or meaning
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration applying knowledge of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system to execute movements safely and prevent injury to themselves and others
- Elaboration using observations/analysis of a dance in a selected genre/style to identify characteristic techniques, building ability to execute the technical and expressive skills using safe dance practice over time and applying it to enhance performance of dances
- Elaboration seeking feedback on their choreography and performance; for example, using Viewpoints to frame questions such as “What emotion did you feel most strongly as you viewed the dance?” and using the feedback to refine use of technical and expressive skills
Content descriptorAC9ADA10D01 Developing practices and skills
develop and refine safe dance practice, expressive and technical skills and genre- or style-specific techniques
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration refining technical skills in response to self-reflection to develop safe dance practice and control, accuracy, strength, balance, alignment, flexibility, endurance, coordination and articulation
- Elaboration using experimentation and improvisation to develop techniques for executing expressive skills in a range of genres and/or styles
- Elaboration practising and refining technical skills to develop proficiency in genre- and style-specific techniques
Content descriptorAC9ADA10D02 Developing practices and skills
reflect on own and others’ use of the elements of dance, choreographic devices, structure, genre- or style-specific techniques and/or technical and expressive skills to inform their choreographic or performance choices
Elaborations (5)
- Elaboration using questions based on Viewpoints to reflect on and evaluate use of forms and elements; for example, “How can I use and manipulate the elements of space and dynamics to convey my ideas?”
- Elaboration evaluating choreographic and/or performance choices; for example, “How successful were the dancers in conveying the choreographer’s stated intent?” or “What was the impact of the performer’s choice to use gesture to communicate emotion?”
- Elaboration documenting their creative process, including the use of analysis and evaluation strategies, in reflective records
- Elaboration improvising using the elements of dance and analysing movement choices to reflect their individuality and to clarify their choreographic intent
- Elaboration considering how they can use the elements of dance and choreographic devices to reflect ways that meaning and experiences, political statements, critical theories or emotions influence and shape their approach to dance
Content descriptorAC9ADA10P01 Presenting and performing
rehearse and perform dance for audiences, using technical and expressive skills and genre- or style-specific techniques
Elaborations (3)
- Elaboration planning how they can enter and leave the performance space in ways that are consistent with genre/style, mood or ideas conveyed in a dance
- Elaboration using rehearsal to build confidence that they can accurately and fluently maintain spatial placement during performance of a dance
- Elaboration using available production elements such as music, costume and props to enhance communication of ideas, perspectives or meaning in a performance
This achievement standard describes the expected learning for Years 9 to 10 Dance. Use it to plan teaching and assessment with the Australian Curriculum v9.
At a Glance
| Strand | Substrand | CDs | Elaborations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creating and making | Dance | 2 | 9 |
| Developing practices and skills | Dance | 2 | 8 |
| Exploring and responding | Dance | 2 | 8 |
| Presenting and performing | Dance | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 7 | 28 | |