NCEA Level 2 Dance 201
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Holswich.
Dance 201
This course covers dance choreography, performance and analysis with an equal focus on choreography and performance. Students explore choreographic devices for both solo and group, and perform a series of dances. The external standard requires students to analyse a professional dance work and provide their interpretation of this.
Dance is a University approved subject. Skills gained in Dance such as creative processes, analysis, innovation, communicating ideas, and collaborating effectively with others can be applied to a wide variety of occupations.
Participation in public performances is a compulsory aspect of this course.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students explore choreographic devices and develop a group dance.
Term 2
Students learn two to three dances to present at the annual dance showcase.
Term 3
Students create a solo dance.
Preparation for external examination begins.
Term 4
Preparation for external examination continues.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students choosing this course will have an interest in performance as well as in creating new dance works. Good attendance and a willingness to participate will support success in this collaborative subject.
Contact the TIC if you have any questions about this subject.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students will be required to provide performance blacks. This could be a plain black t-shirt or singlet, and plain black leggings, shorts or track pants.
Black jazz shoes are highly recommended.
'TC Dance' t-shirts and hoodies may be available for purchase throughout the year. These are optional and cost ranges between $30 - $60.
Optional trips to live professional dance performances will be offered and are a valuable learning experience for students. The cost is usually between $15-30 per performance.
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: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 7
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 5
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 6