Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 2 Dance

12DANC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs G. Visser-Heydon.

Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

Year 9 Dance


Open entry

Year 10 Dance


Open entry

Level 1 Dance

1

Year 9 or 10 Dance. Students with dance experience in the community or studio dance experience are also able to join this class at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 2 Dance

2

NCEA Level 1 Dance.  Students with sufficient community or studio dance experience may also be considered at HoD discretion.

Level 3 Dance

3

Level 2 Dance. Students with sufficient community or studio dance experience may also be considered at HoD discretion.


Students will develop their skills in performance, choreography and theoretical dance. Genres and styles studied include Reggaeton, Gumboot, Rock'n'Roll, Musical Theatre/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 dance or help at the annual WGHS Dance Showcase.

Course cost: $25

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Departments:

Performing Arts


Pathway

Level 3 Dance









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