Otumoetai College

L1 Dance

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Rowe.

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.

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

Learning Areas:

Dance / Drama / Event and Entertainment Technology

Assessment Procedures

Pathway

L2 Dance

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.

Career Pathways

Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Counsellor, Minister of Religion, Systems Administrator, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter

Subject Costs

Show Quest - $30 (optional)