Level	Arts practice	Responding to the arts
4	4.1 Demonstrate the ability to experiment with ideas in making and presenting dances. 4.2 Demonstrate skill in manipulating dance elements.	4.3 Describe personal observations about the content and structure of dances. 4.4 Distinguish features of dances that locate them in a particular time, place or culture.
5	5.1 Use starting points to generate and expressively develop ideas when making and presenting dances. 5.2 Demonstrate a range of skills, techniques and processes in organising dance elements to structure dances.	5.3 Describe how the selection, organisation and performance of dance movements communicate ideas and feelings. 5.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which dances are made in particular cultural and historical contexts.
6	6.1 Make and present dances which explore themes, issues and ideas. 6.2 Structure and present dances appropriate to specific styles and forms.	6.3 Analyse and interpret the content, structure and aesthetic qualities of dance. 6.4 Analyse the characteristics and role of dance in different cultural contexts.
6 extension	6.5 ext Make and present dances which demonstrate understanding of the significance of aesthetic considerations. 6.6 ext Structure solo and group dances using appropriate elements, styles and forms, and demonstrate a range of skills, techniques and processes to convey an expressive intention.	6.7 ext Justify personal evaluations of dances through critical analysis. 6.8 ext Demonstrate cultural and historical knowledge of dances by distinguishing between the characteristics of these works.