Level 2 Dance
2DAN Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Streat.
Who would be interested in this course?Any students interested dancing. Previous learning from junior courses or Level 1 Dance is useful but not essential.
Experience dancing in the school production dance troupe, in a studio, or within cultural dance groups would be beneficial.
A good track record of attendance is essential due to the collaborative nature of much of the work undertaken. If unsure of your experience level, please see HOD Drama and Dance, Mrs Streat.
This is a largely practical course with the focus on exploring the elements of dance, choreographic devices, and developing performance technique. Choreographic processes will be explored as will the movement vocabulary and conventions associated with specified dance styles. The dance style selected for the repertoire standard will be negotiated with the class based on interest and prior knowledge.
Students will have at least one opportunity to attend a Master Class with a professional dance company as well as view at least one live dance show.
Students will:
- Choreograph a group dance
- Learn and perform a repertoire of three dances
- Perform a theatre dance
- Analyse a dance work
SKILLS: The development of performance ability is relevant to situations that require presentation skills. The ability to communicate clear intentions to an audience is desirable in a number of professions. Self-discipline, focus, confidence and good group co-operative skills are personal attributes valued by employers and tertiary study providers.
Course Overview
Term 1
Explore the elements of dance
Perform a Theatre dance
Term 2
Explore choreographic processes
Choreograph a group dance
Term 3
Learn a repertoire of dances
Study a dance work in preparation for the external exam
Perform dances in a showcase
Term 4
Prepare for the external exam
Pathway
Studying dance can lead to the following pathways:
Choreographer
Teacher
Dancer
Dance movement therapist
Producer and backstage manager
Fitness/well-being coach
Events manager
Arts organisation entrepreneur
Company director
Arts administrator
Cinematographer
Dance photographer
Community arts worker
Dance writer and researcher
Any job that involves collaboration, empathy, creativity and problem solving
Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Community Development Worker, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Artistic Director, Dancer, Entertainer, Model, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)