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In our 2-term junior course ākonga will be introduced to 3 different dance genres, exploring how each utilises the Time element of dance. They will develop an understanding of the context and culture each dance sits within and gain practical skills by learning a number of fundamental movements relating to the genre of focus. Which genres are covered can change depending on the particular make-up of each cohort. A mostly practical course, their learning will culminate in a dance performance and students will have experienced all the features that lay the foundations to meet future NCEA requirements.
A commitment to attendance and hard work is important in this department but the reward is a fun semester with a rise communication skills and self-confidence.
Physical Skills
Physical Skills
Learn different ways to move your body, how to do it safely and build coordination and strength.
Social Skills
Social Skills
Learn communication skills as you work together on making dances
Learn the value of teamwork as you put yourself in new situations
Mental Health
Mental Health
Build confidence.
Release creativity in a new way.
Assessment Framework
Assessment Framework
Each unit covered will have 1 practical formative assessment, 1 theory formative assessment and 1 practical summative assessment which is a performance during the semester.
Formative studio and performance assessments (such as group tasks and choreography checks) are marked holistically against engagement and effort on the NAME rubric (Not Achieved, Achieved, Merit and Excellence).
Summative work is marked with both holistic engagement and effort, as well as a score for style specific techniques that is then scored and aligned with the department rubric. All written (including quizzes) work is marked under the department rubric.
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