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Dance ATAR

Course Description
This syllabus is divided into two units.

The focus of Unit 3 is Youth Voice. Students explore learning contexts that reflect their own cultural understanding and produce unique work with a personal style. Students research factors affecting points of view, such as time, place, gender, age, culture, religion, politics and the environment. They consider how dance reflects and is shaped by society and its values. They also investigate the impact of technologies on dance.

The focus of Unit 4 is extending the boundaries. Students investigate learning contexts that reflect their own artistic understanding and produce unique dance work. They investigate how technologies are used to extend and enhance dance design.

Students research issues and reflect on events which may influence dance. In their responses, they examine their own values, considering how dance is shaped by society and its values. In the critical analysis and interpretation of their own work and the work of others, they reflect on the relationships between dance works, audiences and contexts, and how these contribute to the development of different perspectives.

Careers/Further Study
This course will provide a valuable grounding for students wishing to go on with further study in dance such as the Academy of Performing Arts or National Institute of Circus Arts.

Career opportunities include, but are not limited to:

• Dance Teaching
• Choreography
• Artistic Director
• Dance Administration
• Performance and Design