Dance ATAR

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Dance ATAR

Course Code - ATDAN
University Pathway

Estimated Cost: $130.00

Based on previous years pricing and subject to change. See Additional Cost Item Information Sheet for additional costs.

Course Outline

Semester 1 – Unit 3 – Youth Voice

Students will focus on:

  • Creating dance that explores original concepts and expresses personal ideas.
  • Choreographic processes
  • Improvisational skills
  • Critical evaluation of dance and design
  • Contemporary technique
  • Experiential anatomy
  • Case studies
  • WACE contemporary Set Solo
  • Opportunities to view live performances as excursions and incursions.

Semester 2 – Unit 4 – Extending the Boundaries

Students will focus on:

  • Contemporary technique
  • WACE contemporary Set Solo
  • Creating of an Original Solo
  • Choreographic structures
  • Application of dance terminology
  • Complex dance skills
  • Health & safety issues for a dance career
  • Improvisational skills
  • Interview skills for auditions
  • Choreography for concert

Minimum Entrance Requirements

Successful completion of Yr 11 ATAR Dance

Further Study

Diploma Dance or Bachelor of Arts (Dance)  WAAPA
Certificate in Dance
Certificate in Dance Teaching