Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Year 9 Dance
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. Quinn.
The Year 9 option dance program is available to all Year 9 students regardless of ability or level of dance.
The course covers:
- Introduction to dance terminology.
- Dance history.
- Introduction to choreography.
- A range of styles and genres.
Students who take this course will spend the semester learning a range of dance styles including contemporary, jazz and hip hop. They will have a number of opportunities to work in groups to develop their own choreography and perform in front of their peers. Public performance is a key part of this course - in Semester 1 students will participate in our school dance showcase, Momentum, and Semester 2 students will perform at Huihui//Collide. This course promises to be a fun, practical class in which students can be creative and express themselves.
Recommended Prior Learning
No prior dance knowledge is required.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$50 to cover workshop and performance costs
Pathway
Assessment Information
Students will have four assessments to complete over the semester. These will be as follows:-Group Choreography (Practical)
-Performance (Practical)
-Elements of Dance (Written and Practical)
-Dance History (Written)
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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POLICY
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.
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