3DAN
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.

  • Te toi whakairo, ka ihiihi, ka wehiwehi, ka aweawe te ao katoa. 
Artistic excellence makes the world sit up in wonder.
 
Dance is a university approved subject and offers subject endorsements.

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.

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 18
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91589 v2
NZQA Info

Dance 3.2 - Choreograph a dance to develop and resolve ideas


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91590 v2
NZQA Info

Dance 3.3 - Perform a solo or duet dance


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91591 v2
NZQA Info

Dance 3.4 - Perform a group dance


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91592 v2
NZQA Info

Dance 3.5 - Perform a repertoire of contrasting dances


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91594 v2
NZQA Info

Dance 3.7 - Analyse a dance performance


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.