Level 1 Dance
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs G. Visser-Heydon.
Students will develop their skills in performance and choreography as well as theoretical aspects of Dance. Genres studied could include Siva Samoa, Charleston, Tap, K-Pop, Bollywood, Reggaeton and Musical Theatre.
Choreography tasks at Year 11 are based on Conflict in Relationships and on Māori Whakatauki. Dance theory focuses on the dance elements and choreographic devices. The external achievement standard will focus on the history and development of Gumboot Dance and the cultural context of South Africa.
Course cost $25.
New NCEA Level 1 Standards may not yet be loaded. It is expected you will do one internal and one external per course with a total of 10 Credits.
The standards offered and genres taught in this course 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 1.2 - Perform dance sequences
NZQA Info
Dance 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between cultural context and key features of a dance genre or style
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