2 Dance
Course Description
Learning Area Leader: Mrs M. Millar.
Level 2 dance is a highly practical course where learners will have the opportunity to develop their performance and choreography skills throughout the year. Learners will develop their skills in leadership, performance and collaboration. The course includes and optional external assessment and the opportunity to negotiate other achievement standards with the Teacher in Charge depending on learner experience, skill and capability.
Skills/content you will cover in this course
The integration of dance elements to communicate an intention
Rehearsing and developing choreographic ideas
Analysing dance performance and interpreting intentions behind choreography
Dance performance skills.
Skills you need to be successful in this course - Ability to work independently and collaboratively - Accepts feedback and applies this to the development of their choreography - Creative problem solving skills - Prior knowledge of Dance Elements - Ability to work with a group throughout the rehearsal process - Prior Dance experience (in any style) - Willing to perform to an audience
This course is useful for or will lead to - Pathways in different creative industries and tertiary level study, this can include performing arts, dance, teaching, film, television and other medias. Dance builds both practical skills and skills in collaboration, confidence, the ability to communicate with a wide range of people, creativity and skills that can be applied to a wide range of career pathways.
Recommended Prior Learning
Learners should have prior dance experience in either NCEA Level 1 or experience in lessons for dance in any style outside of school or in discussion with the Learning Area Leader.
Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery
Please note that any extra curricular Performing Arts activities may incur an optional cost of between $50-$100 approx.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Dance 2.1 - Choreograph a group dance to communicate an intention
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Dance 2.2 - Choreograph a solo dance to communicate an intention
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Dance 2.5 - Perform a repertoire of dance
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Dance 2.8 - Demonstrate understanding of a dance genre or style in context
Disclaimer
Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.