Level 2 Dance
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs G. Visser-Heydon.
Students will develop their skills in performance, choreography and theoretical dance. Genres and styles studied include Reggaeton, Cumbiaton, Arabiaton, Salsaton, South African Gumboot dance / Samoan Sasa, Musical Theare / Cabaret and Contemporary dance. Students are given the option of choreographing a solo OR a group dance to gain 4 internal credits in Level 2 choreography. Choreography is based around the idea of issues facing today's youth and can be presented as either a solo or a group piece. Students will explore the Dance elements and choreographic devices. Students are expected to perform at the annual WGHS Dance Showcase.
Course cost: $25
The standards offered in this course and genres taught may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Recommended Prior Learning
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Dance 2.1 - Choreograph a group dance to communicate an intention
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Dance 2.2 - Choreograph a solo dance to communicate an intention
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Dance 2.3 - Perform an ethnic or social dance to communicate understanding of the style
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Dance 2.4 - Perform a theatre dance to communicate understanding of the dance
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Dance 2.5 - Perform a repertoire of dance
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Dance 2.7 - Provide an interpretation of a dance performance with supporting evidence
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths