Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 2 Dance

12DANC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs G. Visser-Heydon, Ms B. Costello.

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, Cumbiaton, Arabiaton, Salsaton, Samoan Siva, 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 or Mana Wahine) 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: $40

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

Departments:

Performing Arts


Pathway

Level 3 Dance