Year 9 Dance
9DAN Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs N. Quinn.
Recommended Prior LearningNo prior dance knowledge is required.
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.
Faculties:
Assessment Policy & Procedures 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)
$50 to cover workshop and performance costs