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During the HSC Course students continue their study of Dance as an artform. Students will study three core components and also undertake an in-depth study of Dance in one of the major study components; Performance, Composition, Appreciation or Dance and Technology.
Course breakdown: Core Performance (20%), Core Composition (20%), Core Appreciation (20%), and students self-select their major study as mentioned above (40%).
Why choose dance for the HSC?
Why choose dance for the HSC?
Dance is a practical based course where students are given much of their class time to work towards preparing for their final HSC examination. Dance is one of the first practical examinations to kick start the HSC examination process, taking place in the August of each year where students complete 80% of the course, and the remaining 20% of the course is completed at the end of the year with the other written examinations.
Dance offers students the ability to work in a collaborative, vibrant and kinaesthetic environment, allowing students to focus upon applying their skills and talents to an area which is of great passion to them!
Career and Further Study Options
Career and Further Study Options
The Stage 6 Dance course counts towards receiving an ATAR, and the successful completion of Dance can lead towards entry into TAFE and University Dance and/or Creative Arts courses. The practical, creative and critical thinking skills developed can be applied to a wide range of career paths within the diverse Dance and Performing Arts industries.
Jade CP.mp4Core Performance: Young and BeautifulChoreographed by Miss Skea
Bianca - CP.mp4Core Performance: Falling Like The StarsChoreographed by Bianca and Miss Skea
Performance - 20%
Performance - 20%
⇢Dance technique & performance quality
⇢Dance technique & performance quality
⇢Classical Ballet and modern dance
⇢Classical Ballet and modern dance
⇢1 x dance ‘work’ 3-5 mins
⇢1 x dance ‘work’ 3-5 mins
Jade CC_.mp4Core Composition: Seven Deadly Sins
Composition - 20%
Composition - 20%
⇢Application of composition process
⇢Application of composition process
⇢Process journal
⇢Process journal
⇢Student composed ‘work’ 3-5 mins
⇢Student composed ‘work’ 3-5 mins
This includes ongoing rehearsals with a dancer in Year 7-11
This includes ongoing rehearsals with a dancer in Year 7-11
Appreciation - 20%
Appreciation - 20%
⇢In-depth study of 2 x ‘works’
⇢In-depth study of 2 x ‘works’
⇢Terrain by Francis Rings & Romeo & Juliet by Mats Ek
⇢Terrain by Francis Rings & Romeo & Juliet by Mats Ek
⇢2 x essay responses
⇢2 x essay responses
⇢1 hour exam in November (the shortest HSC exam)
⇢1 hour exam in November (the shortest HSC exam)
MSP Lilianna - Hypnosis.MOVMajor Study: Performance - HypnosisChoreographed by Miss Skea
Bianca MSP_.mp4Major Study: Performance - Alzheimer's diseaseChoreographed by Miss Skea
MSC .mp4Major Study: Composition - Callback 2016
MSF.mp4Major Study: Dance and Technology - Callback 2016
Major Study - 40%
Major Study - 40%
Options: students can select from
Options: students can select from
- Appreciation
- Performance
- Composition
- Dance and Technology
- Dance Film
- The Virtual Body
Prescribed texts for Appreciation 2022-2024
Prescribed texts for Appreciation 2022-2024
1 mandatory seminal work: Crystal Pite, Betroffenheit (2017)
1 prescribed era and 2 prescribed artists:
Era: 1955 – 1975
Artists: Merce Cunningham and Lucinda Childs
HSC Examinations
HSC Examinations
The Dance HSC Examinations take place in August & November.
The Dance HSC Examinations take place in August & November.
If you choose to complete Major Study Performance, Composition or Dance and Technology your HSC Dance program would be 80% practical and 20% theory. Where 80% of your course work is completed at the start of August, and the remainder of the course will be completed in November.
If you choose to complete Major Study Performance, Composition or Dance and Technology your HSC Dance program would be 80% practical and 20% theory. Where 80% of your course work is completed at the start of August, and the remainder of the course will be completed in November.
If you choose to complete Major Study Appreciation your HSC Dance program would be 40% practical and 60% theory. Where 40% of your course work is completed at the start of August, and the remainder of the course will be completed in November.
If you choose to complete Major Study Appreciation your HSC Dance program would be 40% practical and 60% theory. Where 40% of your course work is completed at the start of August, and the remainder of the course will be completed in November.
2.TOP_TIPS_FOR_TEACHERS_AND_STUDENTS_2022 copy.pdfExcursions
Excursions
- Callback Workshop + Show at the Seymour Centre
- Choreographer Workshops & Seminars
For further information please contact Mrs Field
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