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#CAPAexplosion - Supernova
Student dance, drama, music and visual arts resource developed by The Arts Unit
Explore creative arts using the song Supernova as inspiration
Student dance, drama, music and visual arts resource developed by The Arts Unit
Kindergarten to Year 10
These singing, signing, playing, composing, dance, circus, drama and visual arts activities can be explored by students from Kindergarten to Year 8 learning at home or at school.
Supernova was written by students for the 2015 Schools Spectacular. Using this resource you can burn bright in music, dance, drama, visual arts - or all of them!
Are you ready to ignite your creativity? Great! Then let's go Supernova!
About this resource
#CAPAexplosion was created as a celebration of reslience in the arts at the end of Term 3 2021 for students from NSW public schools. It provided an avenue for students to ignite their creativity whilst learning from home or at school.
Schools across NSW came together and joined the live stream on Wednesday 15 September at 10 am.
Watch the #CAPAexplosion - Live stream to see how students interacted with the activities in this resource and exploded their creativity!
#CAPAexplosion - Live stream
Duration: 18:01Before you begin
Safety tips for online movement classes
When you decide to take part in these activities you agree to the following:
You have been given approval from your parent/caregiver prior to starting
You will clear a spot big enough to give you space to move around. Be sure there are no coffee tables, plants or chairs in the way.
Be aware of any pets or small humans that may sneak into your dance space.
Check the height of ceiling fans and light fittings so the area is clear as you reach above your head.
You will wear comfortable clothing that allows a full range of movement.
This will include appropriate footwear:
Sneakers, socks, ballet slippers, jazz shoes or bare feet.
You may have to adjust based on the flooring you are dancing on.
Bare feet may be better than ballet slippers on a slippery floor. Socks may be better on carpet.
Be careful if you are on a rug on a slippery floor.
If you have an injury or a medical condition please follow the advice of your health professional. It is suggested you view the exercises beforehand and adjust according to your limitations. Ask your parent/caregiver if you are unsure.
Please stay safe, listen carefully to all the instructions.
If you study dance please think about your knowledge of safe dance practice as you execute the instructions.
Within this resource
Are you ready to shine bright and make your mark? Get creative with Visual arts #CAPAexplosion. Together let's create a galaxy across NSW!
You can choose to follow our guided instructions to create a:
Or you can create your own Supernova inspired artwork. You might like to paint with watercolours or acrylic paints, draw, sketch, photograph the night sky, create a chalk drawing on a driveway or use nature.
The opportunities are only limited by your imagination!
A simple spark brings a better day and what better way than to get up and dance! Dance #CAPAexplosion gives you the opportunity to:
Learn provided sequences:
Simply supernova sequence - easy to learn steps that will get you moving and suits students of any ability.
Exciting explosion sequence - more complex sequence better suited to students with some dance ability.
go freestyle - you can have total creativity and dance it out your way!
choreograph your own dance.
roll up and take the hula hoop circus challenge. Watch the demonstration video or create your own circus routine!
Are you ready to turn it up and ignite? If you play it right, you can be a Supernova! Music #CAPAexplosion lets you engage in activities for:
Download backing tracks and lyrics to sing along to
Learn Auslan inspired signs for the chorus
Vocalists and choirs - parts and tracks to sing along to
Learn recorder or string parts - including scores and teaching tracks
Create your own remix using Supernova stems
Become a songwriter
Orchestra and band parts provided for all instruments to join in
The world is ours, so lets ignite your dreams explore how to shine bright and be a supernova. Drama #CAPAexplosion has activities including:
Primary drama - Act, dress-up and create as you explore what you want to be when you grow up.
Third-party content attributions
Girl in window, © Lisa Alexander, 2021, reproduced and communicated with permission. Provided all acknowledgements are retained, these images may be reproduced free of charge for non-commercial educational purposes within Australia only.
Girl with flute, photo: Anna Warr (adapted).