L2 Dance
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Rowe.
In Dance students will study both the practical and theoretical aspects of the subject. This includes developing an understanding of the language of Dance as well as increasing performance skills in a variety of Dance styles. There will also be opportunities to develop choreographic skills.
Students will participate in three public performances, one of which will be as part of the Show Quest competition at the Mercury Arena. Students will be required to complete written tasks alongside their practical projects.
The course is assessed to a range of internal Achievement Standards in Dance, along with an optional external Achievement standard. Students will be assessed on between 20 and 28 credits.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Understanding Choreographic Devices
Choreograph a group Dance
Perform in Public Showcase
Term 2
Perform a theater Dance
Show Quest competition
Term 3
Choreograph a solo Dance
Learn and Perform a 'Gumboot' Dance
Choreograph a group Dance
Perform in Public Showcase
Term 4
External preparation
Required Prior Learning
Entry is subject to approval by HOD and dependent on a proven interest in and commitment to Dance. The course is aimed at those students who are keen to develop their Dance skills further. It is advisable for students to have studied Dance at L1.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Dance 2.1 - Choreograph a group dance to communicate an intention
Assessments:
Term: 2021-02-15, Week: 2021-02-15
Term: 2021-02-15, Week: 2021-02-15
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Dance 2.2 - Choreograph a solo dance to communicate an intention
Assessments:
Term: 2021-02-15, Week: 2021-02-15
Term: 2021-02-15, Week: 2021-02-15
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Dance 2.3 - Perform an ethnic or social dance to communicate understanding of the style
Assessments:
Term: 2021-02-15, Week: 2021-02-15
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Dance 2.4 - Perform a theatre dance to communicate understanding of the dance
Assessments:
Term: 2021-02-15, Week: 2021-02-15
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Dance 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of a range of choreographic processes
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Term: 2021-02-15, Week: 2021-02-15
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Dance 2.7 - Provide an interpretation of a dance performance with supporting evidence
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Dance 2.8 - Demonstrate understanding of a dance genre or style in context