Otumoetai College

L2 Dance

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Rowe.

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.

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

Learning Areas:

Dance / Drama / Event and Entertainment Technology

Assessment Procedures

Pathway

L3 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)