Level 1 Dance (Full Year)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs Nansen.
A creative and physical outlet for students to express themselves through Dance. Students will describe, analyse and extend their understanding of dance in the many different forms it holds. Students will learn to create dance by a means of intention, purpose, inspiration and imagination. The career pathway for students is to continue into L2 & L3 with options of scholarship opportunities for the gifted who seek dance at a tertiary level. This subject is UE approved and offers literacy credits in the external exam.
Specific skills learned
Choreographic Intention – meaning of dance
Choreographic Devices – how to create a dance
Genres or forms of Dance – styles of dance such as Hip Hop or Contemporary Dance
Group work – creating choreography in a group
Duets – working with a partner
Dance Elements – Time, Space, Energy, Relationships (Components that make a dance)
Recommended Prior Learning
General understanding that the subject involves physical education through dance. Students need to have correct gear and have to respect and encourage the work and choreographic process of all students involved in the course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Small fee for costumes for an annual showcase show. $20
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Pathway Tags
Diversional Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Counsellor, Minister of Religion, Musician, Systems Administrator, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter,
Disclaimer
Any information, costs or standards may change.