NCEA Level 3 Dance

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

Aims

Work in a creative environment that deepens perceptions while strengthening social values and interactions
Integrate thinking, moving and understanding using dance elements, vocabularies, processes and technologies to challenge and express personal, group and cultural identities
Generate, develop and refine literacies in dance vocabularies and processes with your own (and other peoples') choreographic ideas being explored and produced
Communicate meanings, feelings, and interpretive understandings of the world using a variety of Dance genres and contexts
Use traditional and new technologies to engage with histories, features and issues of performance while critically analysing and reflecting on your own and other creators' practices from different contexts

Content

Dance Choreography - Selects and applies rehearsal processes, performance skills and production technologies to enhance the communication and expression of dance works

Dance Performance - Extends and refines skills, practises and use of technologies in a range of dance genres and styles

Dance Perspectives - Investigates, analyses and discusses the features, histories, issues and development of dance in New Zealand, including the contribution of selected individuals and groups

Assessment

There will be a variety of internally and an external 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 a variety of evidence (photo’s, graphs, sketches, lists, scripts, plans, observations and evaluations), is collated to support the practical work.

Qualification gained

Full course completion – 18 credits in NCEA Dance Level 3

This subject has links with

Drama, History, Photography, Art, Design

Prior knowledge required

NCEA Dance Level 2 would be an advantage but not a necessity.

Level 3 Next step

Tertiary study, dance school, joining/forming dance company, furthering education, teacher training, community dance classes.

Achievement Standards

91588 3.1 8 Credits Internal Produce a dance to realise a concept OR 91589 3.2 4 Credits Internal choreograph a dance to develop and resolve ideas
91592 3.5 6 Credits Internal Perform a repertoire of contrasting dances
and (if 3.2 is selected) 91593 3.6 4 Credits Internal demonstrate understanding of performance practices
91594 3.8 4 Credits External Analyse a dance performance

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.