Level 3 Dance
301DAN Course Description Recommended Prior LearningGeneral 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.
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 tertiary education with options of scholarship opportunities for the gifted who seek dance at a professional 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)
Learning Areas:
Assessment Policy & Procedures Career Pathways
Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, 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
Contributions and Equipment/StationerySmall fee for costumes for an annual showcase show
Sports/PE Uniform
60 pocket clear file
Refill Paper
Pens