Dance

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Digital resources

Digital @ the Arts Unit’s resource library provides fun and engaging lessons for all students. Dancing like autumn leaves, understanding and appreciating dance to communicate ideas and support for students working towards their HSC are just a few. Teacher professional learning, performance showcases, and podcasts also support the studying and teaching of dance in NSW public schools.

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HSC dance exam preparation

Dance

Be guided through HSC dance exam preparation. Whether you're refining performance or analysing choreography, these podcasts provide invaluable insights and practical tips for your HSC Dance exams.

 

In class with the Mark Morris Dance Group

Creative Class Dance
Years 7 to 10 dance

Explore contemporary training technigues with the Mark Morris Dance Group

In The Spotlight

Creative Resource Dance Password required
Kindergarten to Year 12
Enjoy these performances from In The Spotlight Dance Festival 2021.

Indian dance

Art Bites Dance
Years 5 to 12
Explore and apply the history, traditions and choreography of a range of Indian dance styles with Shyamla Eswaran.

Jazz dance

Art Bites Dance
Intermediate to advanced secondary dance
Jazz warm-ups and challenging routines for intermediate and advanced dancers.

Jazz dance K to 2

Art Bites Dance
Kindergarten to Year 2
Fun jazz warm-ups and routines for beginner dancers.

Join the circus

Creative Class Dance Drama
Years 3 to 6 dance, drama and PDHPE

Learn about different circus skills and create a short performance.

Let's Fosse!

Creative Class Dance
Years 7 to 10 dance

Perform and appreciate the iconic Fosse style.

Listen @ The Arts Unit – Dance

Dance
Step into Listen @ The Arts Unit for dance.

Litefeet

Creative Class Dance
Years 7 to 10 dance

Learn an upbeat hip hop routine from the 2019 Schools Spectacular.

Mark Morris Dance Group

Creative Resource Dance
Years 7 to 12 dance
A 3-part series featuring the Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) providing insight into contemporary training techniques used by MMDG.

Meet the 2023 dance tutors

Dance
Curious about what it's like to be in one of our ensembles? Interested in uncovering the keys to successful auditions, gaining insights into HSC preparation, and exploring diverse dance pathways?

Metamorphosis

Creative Class Dance Music Visual arts
Preschool, Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 dance, music and visual arts

Explore the life cycle of a butterfly through creative and performing arts.

Moving safely

Creative Class Dance
Years 11 and 12 dance

A focus on the application and understanding of safe dance practice used in dance performance.

Musical theatre – dance

Creative Class Dance
Years 7 to 10 dance

Explore the key elements of dance in musical theatre.

No Standing Still

Creative Resource Dance Password required
To celebrate the year that was, The Arts Unit are proud to launch a fantastic collection of resources that celebrate the exploration of dance.

NSW Public Schools Dance Ensembles 2021– dance films

Creative Resource Dance Film
Enjoy these stunning video works from our 2021 dance ensembles.

Oh, The Thinks You Can Think!

Creative Class Dance
Years 5 and 6 dance

Create and analyse dance using a Dr Seuss stimulus.

Primary dance warm-ups with Rebecca Devine

Creative Resource Dance
Teachers
Explore warm-up exercises to be done whilst travelling across the floor as part of the technical training of a primary class or ensemble.

Scarecrow dancing

Creative Class Dance Visual arts
Years 1 and 2 dance and visual arts

Creating dance with a scarecrow stimulus.