Year 10 Dance
10DAN Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Streat.
Who would be interested in this course?Any student with an interest in dancing. This is an open entry course. You do not have to have taken the Year 9 Dance option the previous year. An interest in dance and a willingness to explore new ideas and contribute creatively in group work is essential. Experience in any dance form including cultural styles and production dance or experience in related movement forms such as martial arts, sport or gymnastics will be a useful added advantage.
This course builds on the creativity and skills introduced in Year 9 Dance, while laying a strong foundation for NCEA Dance in Years 11–13. (Don’t worry—no prior dance experience is needed to join!)
You’ll dive into the elements of dance through exciting choreography and performance projects, and get the chance to research a dance style that inspires you. Collaborating in pairs and small groups, you’ll create original dance works that showcase your imagination, creativity, and teamwork. The course will culminate in a live performance where you’ll share your work with an invited audience.
Course Overview
Term 1
Research a dance style and perform a sequence
Term 2
Site Specific Choreography and create dance videos
Term 3
Learn a repertoire of dance to perform
View a live show
Term 4
Choreograph a dance to communicate an idea
Year 10 Options, Creative Arts
Pathway Career Pathways
Actor, Dancer, Entertainer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)