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Resource lists—Combined


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Dance

RESOURCE LISTS—COMBINED

This list of resources was prepared using the advice provided by the Course Advisory Committee.

This list is prepared in the following parts:

PART 1: INTRODUCTION/SELECTION PROCESS

PART 2: PRINT RESOURCE LIST

PART 3: WEB RESOURCE LIST

PART 4: MULTIMEDIA RESOURCE LIST

PART 1:INTRODUCTION/SELECTION PROCESS

Selection Guidelines

The selection of resources is the responsibility of each school and the following points need to be considered at all times:

  • The lists are recommendations only and are not exhaustive. Each school should decide on specific titles for their students in consultation with their school community and sector guidelines.
  • The Dance course does not have a set text list. It does however have Suggested Contexts which are not compulsory and nor are they examinable.
  • The recommended resources are to be used to support teaching and learning only and not as a substitute for the syllabus; the syllabus is what is used to develop examination questions and all teaching should be directly linked to the syllabus.
  • Any selection process requires the use of the current syllabus. Syllabus documents are subject to changes. Users who download and print copies of a syllabus are responsible for checking for updates. Advice about any changes made is provided through the School Curriculum and Standards Authority communication process.
  • The perspectives and views expressed in the resources are not endorsed as such but are provided for classroom discussion and comparison within the context of appropriate teaching and learning activities. Some resources need to be used with sensitivity and care.

Types of resource lists

The following resource lists are provided for this course: Introduction which includes Guidelines, Process, Professional Associations/Suppliers and Journals; Print materials; Multimedia; Websites and a Combined Recourse list.

Selection Process

Step 1: Read the current syllabus

Check the School Curriculum and Standards Authority website to see if you have the current syllabus; check the eCircular to see if any minor changes have been made.

Step 2: Narrow the choice of resources to match the decisions made by your school.

Check the following:

  • whichstage/s does your school offer —Stage 1, Stage 2 or Stage 3?
  • which units are part of this course — 2ADRA, 3BDRA, 1ADRA?
  • which units are being taught this semester/year?
  • what is the focus of the units being taught?

Step 3: Some of these resources may be in your school. Check your library and the relevant learning arealibrary.

Step 4: Check if the course has set texts and add either

There are no set texts for this course.

The following links direct you to websites outside the School Curriculum and Standards Authority site. The Authority has no control over the content of materials accessible on the sites that are cross-referenced. It is the responsibility of the user to make decisions about the relevance and accuracy, currency and reliability of information found on these websites. Linking to these sites should not be taken as endorsement of any kind. We cannot guarantee that the links will work all of the time and we have no control over availability of the linked pages. It is your responsibility to check that this information is accurate.

Professional Associations

For the purposes of teaching Dance in Western Australia, the following professional associations may provide support in terms of understanding teaching Dance and of Dance teaching practices:

  • Ausdance: National Peak body for dance educators in Australia. Also provides ongoing support for dance educators through state based professional learning and online resources dedicated to key topics in dance practice.
  • Ausdance WA: Ausdance WA is a membership organisation providing support and advocacy for all forms of dance. Ausdance WA is part of a national network of state officesAusdance WA supports dance in West Australia through its membership services and also through the management of several projects and the King Street Arts Centre studios.

Journals

For the purposes of teaching Dance in Western Australia, the following journals may provide support in terms of understanding teaching Dance and of Dance teaching practices:

  • The American Journal of Dance Therapy: published by Brigham Young University. This journal of the American Dance Therapy Association reports the latest findings in dance therapy theory, research, and clinical practice. The American Journal of Dance Therapy (AJDT) presents original contributions, case material, reviews, and studies by leading educators and practitioners in the field.
  • Dance Research: published by Edinburgh University Press. For those involved in the study and practice of dance. It provides an international forum for the presentation and discussion of contemporary dance research and contains a section of comprehensive book and journal reviews. Dance Research is addressed to scholars and practitioners working within the many disciplines which constitute Dance Studies.
  • Journal of Music and Dance: an open access journal that provides rapid publication (monthly) of articles in all areas of the subject such as Social Media Branding, Cultural Diplomacy, Arts and Celebration, Principles of Music Composing etc.

State courses and documents

The Dance syllabus and definitions supplied within the Syllabus document and supporting Dance Glossary shall be the guide for the purposes of teaching and learning in Western Australia. However, the following curriculum authorities may provide support and information useful to Dance learning in Western Australia.

  • ACT: Support materials relevant to Dance may be found at Curriculum – Course Frameworks – Performing Arts.
  • New South Wales: Support materials relevant to Dance may be found at HSC Syllabuses – under Creative Arts – Dance.
  • Queensland: Support materials relevant to Dancemay be found at Years 10–12 – Subject List – Dance (2007).
  • South Australia: Support materials relevant to Dance may be found at Subjects – Stage 2 – Dance.
  • Tasmania: Support materials relevant to Dance may be found at TCE Course Directory – Creative Arts (on the left) – Dance or Dance – Foundation or Dance - Technical Production or Ensemble Experience.
  • Victoria: Support materials relevant to Dance may be found below Senior Secondary – VCE (Victoria Certificate of Education) – Study Designs – Dance.

Specialist resource suppliers

In addition to your regular suppliers, you may like to check the following suppliers for materials specific to dance. The following publishers provide materials and texts relevant to teaching Dance education in Western Australia:

  • Artfilms: Artfilms (a part of Contemporary Arts Media) extended its range of films across all art forms exploring the arts in practice.
  • DanceSports International: Worldwide resellers of Ballroom/Latin dancing DVDs, CDs, Books & Accessories and the official Australian distributor of DSI Shoes, Practice Wear, Tailsuits and Fabrics.
  • Impact Publishing: Specialises in the publication of education texts for a range of markets. Dance resources may be found at Catalogue – Secondary – Dance.
  • Marcom Projects: Marcom’s DVD and CDROM catalogues cover all major areas of the educational curriculum including Dance.
  • Pearson Education: Australian based publisher of education focused texts like for Dance. Dance resources may be found at Educator – Secondary – (towards the bottom of the window) Browse by Category - Dance
  • Phaidon Press: Publisher specialising in visual arts but also producing texts in support of Dance and theatre arts. Click on Phaidon Store – Performing Arts/Music – Performing Arts or Phaidon Theatre Manuals.
  • Snodger Media Online: Publishes a variety of educational materials.

Specialist online applications and software

  • Audacity® – free sound editor and recorder.
  • Dance Form 2.0 - choreography software. - view through Purchased products.
  • FotoFlexer - Free online photo editor
  • iTunes® – audio, video, podcasts and apps: some free, some commercially available.
  • iTunes® (2012) - find free or otherwise priced titles that support Dance and theatre education including “Autodance”, “Fashion Sketchbook”, “Lighting Designer” and “Garage Band”.
  • iTunesU® (2012) Search for “Dance” in iTunes and you will find titles like “Dance”, “Dance music program”, Mixing Dance Music”, “Theatre & Dance”
  • Prezi – free online presentation tool
  • Windows Live Movie Maker – free video editor.

Dance: Resource lists—Combined1

PART 2: PRINT RESOURCE LIST

Al-Rawi, R. (2001) Belly dancing: unlock the secret power of ancient dance.London, UK: Robinson. ISBN 9781841194127

A guide to the techniques, history and cultural contexts of the dance genre Belly-Dancing.

Audience: teachers.

Au, S. (2002) Ballet and modern dance ; introduction by Selma Jeanne Cohen.London, UK: Thames and Hudson. ISBN 9780500203521

A guide to the techniques, history and exercises of the dance genre Ballet.

Audience: teachers.

Brasch, N. (2005) Dance. Port Melbourne, VIC: Heinemann Library.

ISBN 1740702360

A guide to the teaching of dance, including different dance genres, and associated principles, techniques and processes.

Audience: teachers.

Clippinger, K. (2007) Dance anatomy and kinesiology. Champaign,, IL: Human Kinetics.

ISBN9780880115315

A technical guide to the physical skills, qualities and techniques particular to dance and kinesiology.

Audience: teachers.

Collyer, E. (2007) Arts and culture.Carlton, VIC: Echidna. ISBN 9781740706636

An exploration of the role of the arts in society and in particular its contributions to the wider culture in Australia.

Audience: teachers.

Cutcher, J. (2004) Gotta dance!: the rhythms of jazz and tap.New York, NY: Rosen Central. ISBN 978-0-8239-4554-2

A guide to the teaching of jazz and tap dancing including skills, techniques and processes.

Audience: teachers.

DeFrantz, T. (2004)Dancing revelations: Alvin Ailey's embodiment of African American culture.New York, NY: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-515419-1

A philosophical study of the work of Alvin Ailey and his work in dance including its impact on African American Culture.

Audience: teachers.

Doolittle, L. and Flynn, A. (ed.) (2000) Dancing bodies, living histories: new writings about dance and culture: Banff, AB: Banff Centre. ISBN 9780920159699

A collection of academic essays exploring the different theoretical approaches to choreography and how they impact on audience and dance responses.

Audience: teachers and academics.

Faelli, R. (2006) The beat of the drum: African rhythms.Clayton South, VIC: Blake Education. ISBN 9781741641066

A guide to the ways in which African dance (as a broad genre) may be enjoyed by any students.Includes a guide to some of the workshops offered at Rita Faelli’s dance school.

Audience: teachers and students.

Friedman, L. (2003) Alvin Ailey dance moves!: a new way to exercise.New York, NY: Stewart, Tabori and Chang ISBN 158479285X

A guide to the preparation and approach of Alvin Ailey and his dancers including the ways in which they develop and present original dance works.

Audience: teachers and senior students.

Harrison, K. (2002) Dancework: introducing dance skills.Annandale, NSW: User Friendly Resources. ISBN 9781877282966

A guide to the skills, techniques and processes of contemporary dance in schools.

Audience: teachers and students.

Kassing, G. (2007) History of dance: an interactive arts approach.Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. ISBN 978-0-7360-6035-6

An investigative approach of the history of dance with highlights about the skills, conventions and cultural elements of dance over the centuries.

Audience: teachers and students.

Kaufmann, Karen (2006) Inclusive creative movement and danceChampaign, IL: Human Kinetics. ISBN0-7360-4863-4

A guide to working with students with diverse needs to explore the elements of dance in a school context.

Audience: teachers.

McGreevy-Nichols, S., Scheff, H. and Sprague, M. (2005) Building Dances: A Guide to Putting Movements Together (2nd Edition).Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

ISBN 0736050892

A K-12 guide to teaching and exploring dance and movement with students in a classroom.Includes models of how to approach the elements of dance and movement with K-12 students.

Audience: teachers.

McGreevy-Nichols, S., Scheff, H. and Sprague, M. (2006) Dance about anything (includes a CD-ROM). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. ISBN 073603000X. OOP.

A guided approach to teaching dance from K-12.CD-Rom includes 69 handouts to support learning.

Audience: teachers and students.

Noisette, P. (2011). Talk about contemporary dance. New York, NY: Flamarion.

ISBN 978-2080301703

An introduction to contemporary dance explores the discipline in all its facets, from opera to hip-hop and from circus skills to fashion. Focus of guide is US contexts and education.

Audience: teachers.

Smith-Autard, J.M. (2002) The art of dance in education.London, UK: Black.

ISBN 0713661755

A theoretical and practical guide to teaching dance in schools including advocacy elements of promoting the value of dance education to students.

Audience: teachers.

Snook, B. (2004) Dance: count me in.Sydney, NSW: McGraw-Hill.

ISBN 0074713981

A guide to connecting particular content areas of dance with practical principles and strategies for a “hands on” approach to dance education in schools.

Audience: teachers.

Snook, B. (2008) Dance for senior students. South Melbourne, VIC: Thomson.

ISBN 9780170134583

A guide to senior school dance based on the Victorian Senior School Syllabus with practical principles and processes for students to follow.

Audience: teacher and senior students.

Waters, R. (2007) Hip-hop: a short history.Broomall, PA: Mason Crest Publishers.

ISBN 978-1-422-20109-1

A short, easy to ready introduction to the skills, values, processes and conventions of hip hop suitable for students upper primary aged and older.

Audience: teachers and upper primary students.

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PART 3: WEB RESOURCE LIST

Aboriginal dance in the Northern Territory

Down the bottom of the page, click on Videos of Culture and then browse a collection of useful and interesting Aboriginal Dance videos from the Northern Territory.

ACHPER Western Australian Branch

The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation Inc. (ACHPER) represents over 3,000 professionals working in the fields of health, physical education, human movement studies, sport, recreation, dance and community fitness. ACHPER promotes healthy living for all Australians and supports education in the promotion of these values.

AEG Ogden

Manages the operation of multiple venues throughout Australia include several in Western Australia. Site provides useful specifications about venues including the State Theatre Centre of WA’s two spaces, Perth Concert Hall and Subiaco Arts Centre, for example.

Arts Access Victoria

Arts Access Victoria has a state-wide focus with programs in metro, outer-metro and regional Victoria. Our programs adopt a community-strengthening approach that is characterised by strong community-based partnerships, led by people with a disability.

Arts Journal (open)

An open site with videos, journal articles, blogs and discussion forms related to all arts subjects in the United States. To view dance focus materials, click on Dance at the top of the start page.

ArtsEdge

ArtsEdge facilitates collaboration between the education, arts and cultural sectors. They support arts education through partnerships and enrichment of skills through professional learning programs. Website includes a calendar of professional learning and other arts education activities.

Artssmart

Website developed by the Department of Education and Child Development in South Australia designed to promote arts education in South Australia. Includes links and resources in support of arts education including dance.

AusStage

AusStage provides an accessible research facility for investigating live performance in Australia. AusStage features the input from industry and university representatives committed to live performance in Australia.

The Australian Ballet

Site dedicated to Australia’s oldest professional ballet company. Documents their history, productions and some of the education opportunities for students and teachers interested in Australian ballet.

Australian Copyright Council

For Dance relevant guidelines, click on Find an Answer which then shows answers to frequently asked questions. The Australian Copyright Council is an independent, non-profit organisation formed in 1968. Their mission is to advance the arts and the creative industries in Australia by promoting the value of copyright.

Australia Council for the Arts

The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body. ACA support Australia’s arts through funding and advocacy of the arts sector. ACA collaborate to build audiences, foster support programs and commission and promote research in arts education.

Australia dancing

The Australia Dancing portal, hosted by the National Library of Australia, provides users with access to both current and historical information about dance in Australia. The primary zonedescribes dance research materials held by the National Library of Australia, the National Film and Sound Archive, and other selected institutions. Some of this material is directly accessible in digital formats.

Australian Dance Theatre

Australian Dance Theatre (ADT) is Australia's oldest professional contemporary dance company. This site showcases current productions, professional learning opportunities and some media relevant to current and previous productions by ADT.