NCEA Level 2 Dance

This may be taught as a composite Level 2 and Level 3 class.

Aims

Work in a creative environment that strengthens social interactions
Integrate thinking, moving and feeling using dance elements, vocabularies, processes and technologies to express personal, group and cultural identities
Generate and develop literacies in dance vocabularies and processes with your own choreographic ideas being realised
Communicate meanings, feelings, and interpretive understandings of the world using a variety of Dance genres and contexts
Use traditional and new technologies to engage in performance while critically analysing and reflecting on your own and other creators practises from different context.

Content

Dance Choreography - Generates, plans and records choreographic ideas and processes

Dance Performance - Extends skills in the vocabulary, practises and technologies of selected dance genres and styles

Dance Perspectives - Analyses, explains and discusses aspects of performance and choreography in a range of dance works

Assessment

There will be a variety of internally and externally assessed standards selected from the table below. Performances range in scale with site specific and studio dances. Students need to choreograph and rehearse and reflect using some of their own time to complement the course. A brief portfolio, predominantly filmed with clips from class and written journal entries, is collated to support the practical work.

Qualification gained

Full course completion – 18 credits in NCEA Dance Level 2

This subject has links with

Drama, History, Photography, Art, Design

Prior knowledge required

Dance experience and/or an interest in Dance

Next step

NCEA Level 3 Dance

Achievement Standards

91206 2.2 4 Credits Internal Choreograph a solo dance to communicate an intention OR AS91205 2.1 4 Credits Internal Choreograph a group dance to communicate an intention
91210 2.6 4 Credits Internal Demonstrate understanding of a range of choreographic processes
91209 2.5 6 Credits Internal Perform a repertoire of dance
91211 2.8 4 Credits External Provide an interpretation of a dance performance with supporting evidence

Course contribution: $50 indicative amount, may be subject to change.

Dance performance and/or workshops and costume/prop hire/purchase accessories/make up

Comfortable dance gear is essential to move freely in this class - Active wear/thermals and gym shoes/canvas/jazz shoes are necessary course equipment.

A visual diary, a computer and a memory stick are useful tools in this learning environment.