Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop an understanding of street dance as an art form
- Practise simple movements
- Under the guidance of a teacher or mentor, perform warm-up exercises
- Practise basic steps associated with selected style of street dancing
- Incorporate musicality, timing and rhythm into exercises
- Work within own limits
- Respond positively to constructive feedback and advice from others
- Perform cool-down exercises after dance activity
- Perform short street dance sequences
- In consultation with a teacher agree on sequences that include a range of movements within own technical ability
- Match personal presentation to selected style of dance
- Communicate the mood or style of dance sequence to spectators
- Apply a sense of timing and rhythm to performances
- Apply safe dance practices at all times to prevent injury to self and others
- Follow advice from others about ways to improve own street dance technique