NCEA Level 1 Dance 101
DAN101 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: L. McElwee
Dance 101
This course covers dance choreography, performance and analysis. Students explore solo and group choreographic techniques and study three genres of dance: Contemporary, Jive and Bollywood dance. The external standard requires students to critically analyse and demonstrate their understanding of a professional dance work.
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 a live public performance is a compulsory aspect of the course.
Pathway Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$30 for an optional 'Tawa Dance 't-shirt. Hoodies are also available for $50. These may be worn with plain black shorts, leggings or track pants.
Black jazz shoes are highly recommended. An order will be placed at the start of the year (approx. $40 - $50).
Optional trips to live professional dance performances will be offered and are a valuable learning experience for students. The cost is usually between $10-20 per performance.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 10 Dance or examples of previous dance experience
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A.S. 90002 v6
Dance 1.2 - Perform dance sequences
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1 |
I |
6 |
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A.S. 90858 v3
Dance 1.1 - Compose dance sequences for given briefs
Assessments: Term: , Week: Term: , Week: Term: , Week: |
1 |
I |
6 |
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A.S. 90860 v3
Dance 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of the elements of dance
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1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
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A.S. 90861 v3
Dance 1.5 - Demonstrate understanding of a dance performance
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1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.