Dance (Level 1-3)
Pre-requisites:
None
Course description:
The dance course focuses on creation and performance of dance pieces. Students continue to develop effective use of body, movement and use of space, through a range of different contexts. We explore dance form and students can apply their knowledge in many performance opportunities.
There are opportunities for Dance standards to contribute to students’ literacy requirements.
Credits available:
Level 1:
Number Title Int/Ext Credits
AS90002 Perform Dance Sequences I 6
AS90858 Compose Dance Sequences for Given Briefs I 6
AS90859 Demonstrate Ensemble Skills in a Dance I 4
AS90860 Demonstrate Understanding of the Elements of Dance I 6
OPTIONAL:
AS90861 Demonstrate Understanding of a Dance Performance E 4
AS90005 Demonstrate Understanding of a Dance Style or Genre E 4
Level 2:
Number Title Int/Ext Credits
AS91205 Choreograph a Group Dance to Communicate an Intention I 4
AS91206 Choreograph a Solo Dance to Communicate an Intention I 4
AS91207 Perform a Social or Ethnic Dance to Communicate Understanding I 4
AS91208 Perform a Theatre Dance to Communicate Understanding I 4
AS91209 Perform a Repertoire of Dance I 6
AS91210 Demonstrate Understanding of a Range of Choreographic Processes I 4
OPTIONAL:
AS91211 Provide an Interpretation of a Dance Performance with Supporting Evidence E4
AS91212 Demonstrate Understanding of a Dance Style or Genre in Context E4
Level 3:
Number Title Int/Ext Credits
AS91588 Produce a Dance to Realise a Concept I 8
AS91589 Choreograph a Dance to Develop and Resolve Ideas I 4
AS91590 Perform a Solo or Duet Dance I4
AS91591 Perform a Group Dance I4
AS91592 Perform a Repertoire of Contrasting Dances I 6
AS91593 Demonstrate Understanding of Dance Performance Practices I 4
OPTIONAL:
AS91594 Analyse a Dance Performance E 4
AS91595 Demonstrate Understanding of the Development of Dance in Aotearoa E 4
Please note: It is not expected that learners will complete all of the standards available. A minimum of 14 credits is expected.
Cost: $20 + Performance costs.
Students are expected to attend live theatre/dance performances, where possible.
Contact: Mrs N Ikiua
