Dance at Second Level: Experiences & Outcomes

Through dance, learners have rich opportunities to be creative and to experience inspiration and enjoyment. Creating and performing will be the core activities for all learners, and taking part in dance contributes to their physical education and physical activity. Learners develop their technical skills and the quality of their movement, and use their imagination and skills to create and choreograph dance sequences. They further develop their knowledge and understanding and their capacity to enjoy dance through evaluating performances and commenting on their work and the work of others.

EXA 2-08a I can explore and choose movements to create and present dance, developing my skills and techniques.
EXA 2-09a Inspired by a range of stimuli, I can express my ideas, thoughts and feelings through creative work in dance.
EXA 2-10a I have taken part in dance from a range of styles and cultures, demonstrating my awareness of the dance features.
EXA 2-11a I can respond to the experience of dance by discussing my thoughts and feelings. I can give and accept constructive comment on my own and others’ work.
EXA 2-01a I have experienced the energy and excitement of presenting/performing for audiences and being part of the audience for other people’s presentation/performances.