It is preferred that you have done year 10 dance but it is possible to join year 11 without year 10. You will just need to catch up on your knowledge of the dance elements.
Te toi whakairo, ka ihiihi, ka wehiwehi, ka aweawe te ao katoa.
Artistic excellence makes the world sit up in wonder.
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 which will compromise of up to a maximum total of 20 credits. Below are the achievement standards that will be covered:
1.1 Compose a Dance Sequences in response to a Given Brief - 5 Credits (Internal)
1.3 Demonstrate Understanding of the Relationship Between Key Features and Cultural Context of a Dance Genre or Style - 4 Credits (External)
1.4 Demonstrate Understanding of the Application of Elements of Dance in a Performance - 5 Credits (External)
Internal and External: 20 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
