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
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:
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
Dance recital is a highly anticipated event that happens near the end of term 3 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.
