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UNTRAINED - Merrigong Theatre Company
UNTRAINED - Merrigong Theatre Company
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Education Resources Materials<br />
These education resource materials are aimed at supporting teachers of Senior Secondary students<br />
with both pre and post performance activities. The learning experiences presented in this kit support<br />
an integrated approach to the use of the creative arts in the classroom as well as dance/movement<br />
and drama as an art form approach to appreciating and responding to performance.<br />
Broadly, four key learning areas are targeted in these resource materials – English, Creative Arts<br />
(Dance, Drama, Music & Visual Arts), Science and Technology and Personal Development, Health and<br />
Physical Education. The detailed notes are designed for Senior Secondary students however students<br />
in younger years would also benefit and these activities can be adapted including a altered level of<br />
expectation and outcome.<br />
These materials are designed to be ‘teacher-friendly’ guiding you through step-by-step learning<br />
experiences for your students. In addition, suggested classroom management strategies for doing<br />
dance/movement in the classroom have also been included to assist with the implementation of the<br />
activities included in this resource kit.<br />
A Note on Contemporary Dance<br />
The movement work in Untrained, along with much contemporary dance can be viewed as fairly<br />
abstract for less experienced audiences. Attending a performance with an appropriate expectation<br />
of contemporary dance, as well as understanding the history and aim of a particular piece, will allow<br />
for maximum enjoyment to be gained from the experience.<br />
These education resource materials provide a way to engage student interest prior and post the<br />
performance and explore their expectations and understanding. In addition, it provides a theoretical<br />
and practical exploration of the work itself allowing for the ‘journey’ being expressed through<br />
movement to be considered.<br />
We highly recommend that teachers engage their students in the pre-performance activities and<br />
make themselves aware of the history and style of performance they will be attending. By doing so,<br />
all can share an enjoyable and meaningful theatre experience.<br />
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