Level 3 Dance
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Allpress.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES: Students will extend their ability to choreograph and perform original and set dance works. They will work both individually and collaboratively on solo, duet and group dances.
There will be opportunity for students to gain extra dance credits through involvement as dancers and or choreographers in the school production and the Lynfield Cultural Festival. Where possible and appropriate, learning from different achievement standards will be integrated into a single learning context.
Development of physical skill and performance ability is relevant to situations that require presentation skills. Self-discipline, focus, creativity, confidence, communication, plus good group and collaborative skills are personal attributes highly valued by employers and tertiary study providers.
Who would be interested in this course?
Any student with an interest in Dance. Previous experience and learning from 2DAN NCEA Level 2 is recommended but not essential depending on your previous experience in dance.
Previous experience might include; dancing in a school production, cultural dance, or specific studio training in any dance styles.
An excellent track record of attendance is essential, due to the collaborative nature of much of the work undertaken in class. If unsure of your experience level, please see Head of Creative Arts Faculty Ms. Allpress.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
There is no cost associated with this course. Students are expected to provide their own clothing appropriate for dance training.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Dance 3.2 - Choreograph a dance to develop and resolve ideas
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Dance 3.3 - Perform a solo or duet dance
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Dance 3.4 - Perform a group dance
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Dance 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of dance performance practices
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.