This course requires 2 options.
Level 2 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:
- 2.1 Choreograph a Group Dance to Communicate an Intention - 4 Credits
- 2.4 Perform a Theatre Dance to Communicate Understanding of the Dance - 4 Credits
- 2.5 Perform a Repertoire of Dance - 6 Credits
And choose 1 more from the options below:
- 2.2 Choreograph a Solo to Communicate an Intention - 4 Credits
- 2.3 Perform an Ethnic or Social Dance to Communicate Understanding of the Style - 4 Credits
- 2.7 Provide an Interpretation of a Dance Performance with Supporting Evidence - 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 sound technique in one or more styles of dance
- Be familiar with choreographic tools such as elements, devices and structures
- Be open to learning a range of 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.
Pathway
Often polytec courses (such as Whitiriea) offer entry via audition to tertiary courses straight from year 12.
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 2.1 - Choreograph a group dance to communicate an intention
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Dance 2.2 - Choreograph a solo dance to communicate an intention
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Dance 2.3 - Perform an ethnic or social dance to communicate understanding of the style
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Dance 2.4 - Perform a theatre dance to communicate understanding of the dance
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Dance 2.5 - Perform a repertoire of dance
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Dance 2.7 - Provide an interpretation of a dance performance with supporting evidence
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