The 6 Phases of TDfU

 

Dance as a Playful Experience - Students are led through a variety of dances where they learn simple moves, without worrying about the ‘rules’ of dance (choreography and technique).

 

Dance Appreciation - Students learn about the Elements of Dance and the historical context of different dance genres. Students share prior knowledge and express personal interests to guide their learning.

 

Developing Connections - Through listening, self-reflection and large group movement activities, students learn to connect to music, gain a sense of self-awareness and develop interpersonal skills.

 

Creative Exploration - Students explore various ways of expressing their thoughts, opinions, ideas and stories to different styles and genres of music by applying the creative process.

 

Skill Refinement - Students create short routines that apply their understanding of the Elements of Dance. They refine the techniques and movements that will be required to execute a dance performance as an individual or as a group.

 

Dance Performance - Students perform a dance routine as an individual or group using the Elements of Dance to communicate messages, thoughts and stories. Students apply strategies to learn and remember choreography.