1DAN

1DAN - Level 1 Dance

Course Description

This is a practical course that develops skills in performance, choreography and dance theory. Students must be able to work collaboratively in small and large group settings. In Level 1 Dance students will:

- Compose dance sequences in response to given briefs

- Engage with new dance styles in preparation for performing in our annual Dance Showcase

- Develop understanding on the Elements of Dance and the purpose of these within both performance and choreography. 

- Explore the cultural and historical background of key dance genres

Recommended Prior Learning

Some sort of prior dance experience in performance or choreography is preferred but not compulsory. Some examples may include, Year 9 or Year 10 Dance, Dance Company, outside of school dance academy exams, tests, competitions or awards. 

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.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91936 v3
NZQA Info
Dance 1.1 - Compose a dance sequence in response to a brief
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91937 v3
NZQA Info
Dance 1.2 - Perform dance sequences
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91938 v3
NZQA Info
Dance 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between cultural context and key features of a dance genre or style
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91939 v3
NZQA Info
Dance 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of the elements of dance in a dance performance
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0