The basic components of dance are centred around the elements of body, energy, space, time (BEST). These elements can be combined and manipulated to communicate and express meaning through movement, through the middle school years for students.
Dance students are given further opportunities to choreograph using the elements of dance (BEST), choreographic devices and structures to develop choreographic intent. They build on and refine technical competence in their dance skills in specific dance styles. Students are given opportunities to present dance to an audience, focusing on retention and clarity of movement, projection, focus, expression and musicality. They further discuss the choreographer’s use of the elements of dance, choreographic devices and structures, and design concepts for choreographic intent in the dances they make and view.
Contact Information
Mrs Vicki Thompson
Head of The Arts
Vicki.Thompson@cewa.edu.au
