Years 5–6 Dance · Australian Curriculum v9
Explore ways that the elements of dance are combined to communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning in dance across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts
Content descriptor
Explore ways that the elements of dance are combined to communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning in dance across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts.
- Code
- AC9ADA6E01
- Year level
- Years 5–6
- Subject
- Dance
- Strand
- Exploring and responding
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Learning intention
We are learning to explore ways that the elements of dance are combined to communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning in dance across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts.
Cloze sentence
Explore ways that the elements of dance are combined to communicate ideas, and/or meaning in dance across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts.
Related Years 5–6 Dance descriptors
- AC9ADA6C01Manipulate the elements of dance and/or choreographic devices to choreograph dances that communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning
- AC9ADA6D01Develop and practise technical and expressive skills using safe dance practice and the elements of dance
- AC9ADA6E02Explore the ways that First Nations Australians use dance to continue and revitalise cultures
- AC9ADA6P01Practise and perform dances using technical and expressive skills in informal and/or formal settings
Dance at other year levels
Frequently asked questions
What is AC9ADA6E01?
AC9ADA6E01 is a content descriptor in the Years 5–6 Dance curriculum (Australian Curriculum v9, Exploring and responding strand). It asks students to explore ways that the elements of dance are combined to communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning in dance across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts.
What year level is AC9ADA6E01?
AC9ADA6E01 sits in the Years 5–6 Dance curriculum.
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