2DAN

2DAN - Level 2 Dance

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss J. Polglase.

This course develops skills in choreography, performance and dance analysis.

A minimum of 20 credits will be available through a variety of practical and theory based standards. Students must be able to work collaboratively with others in small and large group settings. Public performances are an important part of this course headlined by the annual Dance Showcase which takes place at the end of Term 2.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 Dance or some dance experience and an understanding of dance choreography.

Examples may include:

  • Dance classes with a private tutor
  • Dance classes with a dance academy.
  • Dance examinations, competitions or awards.
  • Participation in Nayland College Dance Company.
  • Previous performance or choreography experience. 

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: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 18
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91205 v2
NZQA Info

Dance 2.1 - Choreograph a group dance to communicate an intention


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91207 v2
NZQA Info

Dance 2.3 - Perform an ethnic or social dance to communicate understanding of the style


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91208 v3
NZQA Info

Dance 2.4 - Perform a theatre dance to communicate understanding of the dance


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91209 v3
NZQA Info

Dance 2.5 - Perform a repertoire of dance


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91211 v2
NZQA Info

Dance 2.7 - Provide an interpretation of a dance performance with supporting evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0