Students will understand how the choreographic devices, and the Elements of Dance, are used in different cultures while also developing a deeper understanding of diversity, as well as opening their minds to the worlds stage. They will then use this understanding to create a dance of their own. This unit includes: 16 fully resourced lesson plans (inclusive of videos, PPT, practical & written lesson options. Differentiation Teacher hints and tips Assessment options A Glossary of Great Games The following is covered through the unit: Assessment task output Students will be expected to: Consider how the Elements of Dance and the Choregoraphic devices have been used around the world Write about the Elements of Dance in different contexts Respond to questions regarding dance Work as an ensemble to create their own dances which include the Elements of Dance, and the Choreographic devices. This unit is based around three major concepts and skills. Global perspectives Students will need to be exposed to multiple countries and cultures in order to interpret and understand Dance. Each lesson includes interesting cultural aspects that can be built upon for class contexts. Students will explore the location and mapping of the countries, as well as attempt to follow and incorporate aspects of Dance from around the world. Choreographic devices Students will be expected to identify the choreographic devices. They will need to be able to understand how they are used in a range of different dances, before applying them to dances they create. The Elements of Dance Students will be able to identify the importance of the Elements of Dance, and discuss how they are used in a range of different contexts. This Unit plan is perfect for NQT, teachers new to the subject, experiences practitioners who would like to expand their toolkit.

This unit exposes students to Visual Arts and Dance techniques from over the globe, and allows them to experiment and expand their understanding of The Arts and culture. Students will be required to use various techniques by developing their own artworks, and respond by identifying how and why people dance in different countries. This unit integrates Global perspectives and literacy alongside the relevant Arts subjects of Dance and Visual Art. While learning and applying the Elements of Arts, this unit allows learners to perceive and understand their own identity and the identity of people from around the world, as they begin to understand what goes into shaping culture. The work program is perfect for NQT’s and Australian teachers who would like to break away from C2C but don’t know where to start. For Primary teachers who are not arts specialists, this provides teachers the means to ensure they are covering the curriculum through enriching lessons. While links are included to ACARA, the unit content is applicable for International, and English curriculum. Included in this program are: 17 fully resourced lesson plans (includes all worksheets, PPT’s, videos and activities) Explicit links to the General Capabilities Curriculum links A Glossary of Great Games Differentiated tasks Assessment options

This unit draws from aspects of culture, the elements of Dance and Music to ensure students develop a deeper understanding of both Indigenous Australian culture and The Arts. Students will explore how to create movements for a range of stimulus, drawing on texts and images to support the evolution of their performances. As perfect replacement for C2C. This work program includes: 16 comprehensive lessons, inclusive of resources Differentiation guides Assessment options Links to curriculum A Glossary of Games The ‘on Country’ unit is written to be suitable for NQT’s and Australian teachers; however, the content can be used for any curriculum, teachers wanting to expand their toolkit or teachers of the Arts who are not specialists.