Have sound 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 asynchronously 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
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
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.
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.
