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Stage 2 Dance resources

This page provides a sample scope and sequence and two units of work for Stage 2 dance. The units of work may need to be modified to reflect the needs or experiences of the students.

Scope and sequence

The Creative Arts K–6 Syllabus outlines the scope for dance in performing, composing and appreciating. The scope is specifically described in terms of the relationships between the elements of dance and dance contexts.

Units of work that the school has devised, as well as units of work that appear in support documents such as Quantum leaps and the Creative Arts K–6 Units of Work are appropriate starting points for inclusions in a scope and sequence. Some units of work may need to be modified to reflect the needs or experiences of the students. It is important that units of work build upon knowledge, understanding and skills gained in other units of work across each of the stages.

Units of work Stage 2 Dance unit of work: Dance detours (pdf - 97kb)  The understanding that cultural and historical dances have a purpose is clearly developed in this unit. Students combine all three components of dance practice. They perform a known dance, which they then manipulate to create an original dance based on bush dance steps. Exploring different contexts and cultures of dance covers appreciation.

Stage 2 Dance unit of work: Tap...stomp (pdf - 68kb) The content of Tap…Stomp is based on the characteristics of contemporary tap dancing. Students compose and perform dances, using rhythm, sound, percussion and everyday objects, often in non–traditional performing spaces. This unit could also form the basis of a unit which studies other cultures e.g. Africa, South America or American Indian. Students could examine how these style characteristics affect the dance steps, formations or use of space.

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