NCEA Level 1 Dance
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. Quinn.
The Year 11 dance programme is optional and is available to all Year 11 students who express an interest in dance. The course includes:
- Dance elements – in conjunction with Choreographic Devices (both are key components of NCEA dance).
- Dance composition and choreography – developing group, solo and duet work.
- Performance skills
- Dance analysis – Examining how choreographers create dance works that communicate ideas.
- Students who are already participating in dance, whether private/extra-curricular, Kapa Haka or Pasifika group, will have an individual learning plan to enhance their prior learning and experience. There is no audition process to enter this course.
In taking this class, students will develop their understanding of choreographic and performance practices and will be able to articulate how practitioners create movement to communicate ideas. There will be numerous performance opportunities including in-school showcases, Dance NZ Made, and other dance festivals.
This course will examine how to develop movement around the concepts of whanaungatanga, culture, and local landscapes. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to choreograph and perform in a variety of genres, including hip hop, kapa haka, and contemporary. There will be chances for students in this course to explore themes that relate to their own interests and experiences.
This course will include written and reflective components.
A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student attempting the assessment.
Course Overview
Term 1
- Whakawhanungatanga
-Elements of Dance and Choreographic devices
-Introduction to dance analysis
-Learning warm-up and technique routines
-Demonstrate understanding of the elements of dance assessment
Term 2
-Compose dance sequences for given briefs
-Leaning routines
Term 3
- Dance NZ Made
- Huihui//Collide Dance Festival
- Demonstrate ensemble skills in a dance
Term 4
- TNT Dance Showcase
- External Prep
Recommended Prior Learning
Previous dance experience is not necessary but may be useful.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$50 to cover workshop and performance costs
Pathway
Assessment Information
Students who already have the credits that are being offered in this course will be given an individualized course. Most assessments will require physical and written components.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 1.1 - Compose a dance sequence in response to a brief
NZQA Info
Dance 1.2 - Perform dance sequences
NZQA Info
Dance 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of the elements of dance in a dance sequence
Pathway Tags
Drama and Dance: Teaching, Theatre Producer/Assistant, Comedian, Director, Promoter, Production Manager, Events Manager Dance: Dancer, Model Drama: Actor, Television Presenter, Lighting Technician, Entertainer, Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Cinema Projectionist, Dancer, Director (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Film and Video Editor, Film/Television Camera Operator, Light Technician, Media Producer, Musician, Production Assistant (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Radio Presenter, Sound Technician, Primary School Teacher, Private Teacher/Tutor, Tertiary Lecturer, Diversional Therapist, Events Manager Dance: Dancer, Model Drama: Actor, Model,
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It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.
Credits listed may change.