Creating, Presenting, and Performing Overall Expectations:
The Creative Process: use the creative process, the elements of dance, and a variety of sources to develop movement vocabulary
- European Dance (Book)
- Ballet (Book)
- Rhythmic Training for Dancers (Book)
- Dance and Environmental Education Lessons (Website)
- What is Flocking? (Website)
- Choreography Prompts for Movement Invention (Website)
- The Creative Process (Website)
- A Choreographer’s Creative Process (Website)
- Elements of Dance (YouTube)
- Elements of Dance 2 (YouTube)
- Elements of Dance 3 (YouTube)
- How to Prepare your Mind (YouTube)
Choreography and Composition: combine the elements of dance in a variety of ways in composing individual and ensemble dance creations
- Ultimate Dance Instruction Collection (DVDs)
- Choreography Suggestions (Website)
- NACHMO (Website)
- 15 Choreography Adventures (Website)
- 4 Prompts to Help You Beat Improv Block (Website)
- Dance Composition (Website)
- The Elements of Composition (Website)
- How to Choreograph a Dance Routine (YouTube)
- Tips From Famous Choreographers (YouTube Playlist)
- Dancemaker (App Apple)
- Dancemaker (App Android)
Dance Techniques: demonstrate an understanding of the dance techniques and movement vocabularies of a variety of dance forms from around the world
- Dance Imagery for Technique and Performance (Book)
- The Dance Bible (Book)
- The Oxford Dictionary of Dance (Book)
- How to Become a Good Dancer (Hoopla eBook)
- How to… Ballet (Cloud Library eBook)
- Dancers (Hoopla eBook)
- Ballroom Dances (Hoopla eBook)
- Basic Samba Steps (YouTube)
- Reginald Ray Savage Technique (YouTube)
- Wade Robson Technique (YouTube)
- Tendu En Croix (YouTube)
Performance: apply dance presentation skills in a variety of contexts and performances
- Conditioning for Dance (Book)
- Choreography in Theatre (Hoopla eBook)
- Hair and Make-up in Theatre (Hoopla eBook)
- Costume Design in Theatre (Hoopla eBook)
- Improve Your Performance Skills (Website)
- 10 Strategies for Editing Choreography (Website)
- Expressing Your Feelings Through Dance (Website)
- Stage Presence Tips (Website)
- Can You Improve Your Stage Presence? (Website)
- Performance Tips (YouTube)
Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing Overall Expectations:
The Critical Analysis Process: use the critical analysis process to reflect on and evaluate their own and others’ dance works and activities
- Dance Composition and Production (Book)
- First Position (DVD)
- 20 Top Works of the Last 20 Years (Website)
- Dance Reflection Prompts (Website)
- Innovation in Dance (YouTube)
Dance and Society: demonstrate an understanding of how societies present and past use or have used dance, and of how creating and viewing dance can benefit individuals, groups, and communities
- Chance to Dance For You (Book)
- The Great Ninjinsky (Book)
- Every Body Looking (Book)
- Breaking Loose (Book)
- Dancer’s Reunion (Hoopla eBook)
- Dazzling Women Dancers (Hoopla eBook)
- Historic Illustrations of Dance (Hoopla eBook)
- Let’s Dance (Hoopla eBook)
- The Dancing Healers (Hoopla eBook)
- Do it for the Gram (Database Article)
- Slideshow – Dance History (Website)
- Slideshow – Introduction to Dance (Website)
- The History and Origins of Kathak Dance (Website)
- Hoop Dancing (Website)
- OSSDF (Website)
- What is Gumboot Dancing? (Website)
Connections Beyond the Classroom: demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and possibilities of continuing engagement in dance arts
- Cunningham (DVD)
- Dancing Star (Hoopla eBook)
- I Belly Dance Because (Hoopla eBook)
- Flex is Kings (Hoopla eVideo)
- Dance Selections (Kanopy eVideos)
- Create a Successful Dance Portfolio (Website)
- 8 Related Careers to Pursue After Dance Life (Website)
- Needs vs Wants Unit (Website)
- Industry Dance Co. (Website)
- The Dance Studio (Website)
- Creating Accessible Arts Spaces (Website)
Foundations Overall Expectations:
Physiology and Terminology: demonstrate an understanding of, and use the correct terminology when referring to, the physiology of movement as it relates to dance
- Dance Bible (Book)
- Promoting a Healthy Body Image (Website)
- Every Body Can Dance (Website)
- Tips to Promoting Body Positivity in Dancers (Website)
- Breakdance Move List (Website)
- Health and Lifestyle (YouTube)
Contexts and Influences: demonstrate an understanding of the social, cultural, and historical origins and development of dance forms, including their influence on each other and on society
- Brotherhood In Rhythm (Book)
- What the Eye Hears (Book)
- American Dance (Book)
- British Pathe (Website)
- How Did Martha Graham Influence Dance? (Website)
- Loie Fuller Brought Art Nouveau to Life (Website)
- Sarah by Kaeja d’Dance (Youtube)
- CityDance (Youtube)
- Jasmine Flower Group (Youtube)
- Why Do We Dance? (YouTube)
Responsible Practices: demonstrate an understanding of safe, ethical, and responsible personal and interpersonal practices in dance activities
- Enlightenment Dance (Hoopla eBook)
- Beyond Perfect (Database Article)
- 10 Attributes Every Dancer Should Have (Website)
- Dance with a Grow Mindset (Website)
- Short Term Vs. Long Term Goals (Website)
- Do’s and Don’ts of Collaborative Dance (Website)
- Safety Management Strategies for Dance Studios (Website)
- Being a Respectful Dance Student (Website)
- What Does “Great Artists Steal” Really Mean? (Website)
- Elements of Fitness as Related to Dance (YouTube)