Year 11 Dance Units 1 and 2
Overview
In Unit 1, you will develop skills in choreography for performance, physiology and body awareness. You will analyse dance and learn about safe dance practice and complete practical and written tasks both online and offline. As part of the coursework, you will complete activities such as a written report of a prescribed dance work and a solo dance performance to contribute to the completion of the unit.
In Unit 2, you will focus on developing an understanding of choreographic processes to develop your dance making skills. You will learn about the choreographic ‘rules’ and complete set tasks including realising dance works. As part of the coursework, you will complete activities such as the analysis of set works using concepts such as the elements of movement and complete a learnt dance to contribute to the completion of the unit.
Who is it for?
VCE Dance is designed for students who enjoy dance of any style or other movement technique, whether it be callisthenics or capoeira.
You need to have been studying some form of dance or movement technique for at least three to four years.
The aim of the course is to extend your knowledge of dance in a new direction and to problem solve through the expressive process of choreography.
VCE Dance can be a pathway if you wish to pursue a career as a dancer, choreographer, community dance facilitator, dance teacher, performing artist, pilates instructor, yoga teacher or dance physiotherapist.
This subject may also be of interest if you have the desire to work in professional roles in the dance industry as a dietitian, law professional or business administrator.
What do you do?
In this unit you will:
- learn group dances
- create your own dances
- complete online interactive tasks and tests
- complete reports on choreographers and their dance works
- learn about physiology and wellbeing for dancers.
What skills do you need?
You need to have been studying some form of dance or movement technique for at least three to four years.
What skills do you develop?
By completing Dance Units 1 and 2, you will develop your choreography and movement development skills, and your analysis of dance skills.
Requirements
You must have access to the internet and a computer in order to access this course. All weekly work will be completed and submitted online.
Things to think about
You are expected to complete five hours of work per week. This includes time to complete the practical and written components of each unit. Completing a remote learning course requires self-management skills, so it’s important to consider how you will balance your regular school/work commitments alongside the work required by VSV.
Things you can do now
You can watch and immerse yourself in a wide variety of dance. The more you think about why a particular piece of choreography works, and the elements which contribute to creating great choreography, the more you will be prepared.
You’ll find lots of useful information about the course by visiting the VCAA website to research the study design: The VCAA Dance webpage
Take extra dance classes or summer workshops if you can with different dance teachers to experience new ways of moving.
Research music you could use to dance to. Consider music from movie soundtracks as they can often include very atmospheric sounds that could work well with choreography.
Watch movies choreographed by Bob Fosse such as Sweet Charity, Cabaret and Chicago.
Go to the VCAA website for more information about this subject.
Things to have a look at
Sweet Charity – The Frug