This course requires 2 options.
Level 3 Dance
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss M. Nixon.
Students will learn a diverse range of styles and choreographic tools and students will have input into the styles learnt. Students will participate in a set programme of achievement standards with a couple of choice options which will compromise of up to a maximum total of 18 credits. Below are the achievement standards that will be covered:
- 3.2 Choreograph a Dance to Develop and Resolve Ideas - 4 Credits
- 3.4 Perform a Group Dance - 4 Credits
- 3.5 Perform a Repertoire of Contrasting Dance - 6 Credits
And choose 1 more from the options below:
- 3.3 Perform a Solo or Duet Dance - 4 Credits
- 3.7 Analyze a Dance Performance - 4 Credits (External)
To be eligible for a course endorsement you need to do the external
Internal and External: 18 Credits
Dance Recital and Hip Hop Showcase
Dance recital and Hip Hop Showcase are highly anticipated events that happen each year. It is a chance to display a lot of the dances we do in class for assessment and to share your work with whānau and friends. Extra-curricular groups also perform the wonderful dances they have been practicing at both of these events
Dance Recital 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meeNXwQxgbM
Recommended Prior Learning
Students must:
- Have understanding of technique in one or more styles of dance
- Be familiar with choreographic tools such as elements, devices and structures
- Be able to self manage assessment/ project deadline
- Be open to working collaboratively with the other dance classes on the same projects
- Be open to learning a range of dance styles from Miss Nixon and a range of guest tutors
Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery
Additional costs may apply to attend out of school performances.
Each year the senior dance classes will have the opportunity to dress up and attend a live performance.
A note book will be needed for corrections, notes, choreography and exam preparation. Graphic journals work well.
Pathway
University of Auckland:
- Bachelor of Dance Studies (Level 7)
- Master of Dance Studies (Level 9)
Te Auaha Institute of Creativity:
- NZ Diploma in Performing Arts (Commercial Dance, Musical Theater or Maori and Pacific Dance) (Level 6)
- Bachelor of Creativity (Level 7)
NZ School of Dance:
- NZ Diploma in Dance (Level 6)
- NZ Diploma in Dance Performance (Level 7)
Ara Institute of Canterbury:
- Bachelor of Performing Arts (Level 7)
Unitec:
- Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Contemporary Dance)
Otago University:
- Bachelor of Performing Arts (Dance Minor) (Level 7)
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Dance 3.2 - Choreograph a dance to develop and resolve ideas
NZQA Info
Dance 3.3 - Perform a solo or duet dance
NZQA Info
Dance 3.4 - Perform a group dance
NZQA Info
Dance 3.5 - Perform a repertoire of contrasting dances
NZQA Info
Dance 3.7 - Analyse a dance performance
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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