1DAN - Level 1 Dance
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss J. Polglase.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Dance 1.1 - Compose a dance sequence in response to a brief
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Dance 1.2 - Perform dance sequences
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Dance 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between cultural context and key features of a dance genre or style
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Dance 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of the elements of dance in a dance sequence