L1DANC

L1 Dance

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Rowe.

In Dance students will study performance styles, developing an understanding of the language of Dance. There will be opportunities to choreograph, as well as perform. Students will participate in 3 public performances, one of which will be as part of the Show Quest competition at Mercury Arena..

Student will be undertaking both written and practical tasks throughout the course. The course will be assessed through both internal and external assessment.

This course is designed for all students who have a love of Dance, previous experience is not essential. 

Subject Overview

Term 1
Exploring the elements of Dance
Performing Dance sequences
Choreographing movement sequences
Public Dance Showcase performance

Term 2
Dancing as part of an ensemble
Show Quest competition

Term 3
Performing Dance sequences
Choreographing movement sequences
Public Dance Showcase performance

Term 4
External preparation

Required Prior Learning

Entry is subject to HOD approval and dependent on a proven interest in and commitment to Dance. This course is aimed at those students who are interested in Dance, and want to develop their skills, regardless of previous Dance training.


Subject Costs

Show Quest - $30 (optional)

Pathway

Dance has huge value as an educational tool. It serves to improve students' life skills (communication, cooperation, self expression, creativity, confidence, problem solving) as well as their Dance knowledge. Increasingly in our technology driven world, these skills are becoming lost. Many workplaces are expressing a need for their work force to have greater inter personal skills. Dance is a proven way of encouraging these qualities. It is a university approved subject, therefore those wishing to continue on an academic pathway are catered for.

Subject Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for Course Endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 28 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90002 v6
NZQA Info
Dance 1.2 - Perform dance sequences
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2021-02-15, Week: 2021-02-15
Term: 3, Week: 10

A.S. 90005 v6
NZQA Info
Dance 1.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of a dance genre or style
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90858 v3
NZQA Info
Dance 1.1 - Compose dance sequences for given briefs
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2021-02-15, Week: 2021-02-15
Term: 2021-02-15, Week: 2021-02-15

A.S. 90859 v3
NZQA Info
Dance 1.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills in a dance
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2021-02-15, Week: 2021-02-15

A.S. 90860 v3
NZQA Info
Dance 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of the elements of dance
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2021-02-15, Week: 2021-02-15

A.S. 90861 v3
NZQA Info
Dance 1.5 - Demonstrate understanding of a dance performance
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 28
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0