Level 3 Dance
3DAN Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Streat.
Who would be interested in this course?Students with a passion for 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 Dance and Drama: Sarah Streat
Students will extend their ability to choreograph and perform original and set dance works. They will work both individually and collaboratively on solo, and group dances. 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 of a range of styles.
Students will have at least one opportunity to participate in a Master Class with a professional dance company as well as view at least one live dance show.
Students will have the option to do Scholarship Dance.
Students will:
- Choreograph a group dance
- Learn and perform a solo dance or duet
- Perform a repertoire of dance in contrasting styles
- Analyse a dance work
There may 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.
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.
Course Overview
Term 1
Learn a Solo dance
Learn one of the repertoire dances
Term 2
Choreograph a group dance
Learn a repertoire dance
Term 3
Learn a repertoire dance
Prepare for the external exam
Perform dances in a showcase
Term 4
Prepare for the external exam
Career Pathways
Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Dancer, Entertainer, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryThere is no cost associated with this course. Students are expected to provide their own clothing appropriate for dance training.