Year 11 Dance

Aims

Content 

Dance Choreography - Selects and uses choreographic devices, structures, processes and technologies to develop and give form to dance ideas

Dance Performance - Prepares, rehearses and performs a range of dances and demonstrates an understanding of the performance requirements of the genres and contexts

Dance Performance - Develops and demonstrates skills in selected dance genres and styles and explores the use of a variety of technologies

Dance Perspectives - Explores, investigates and describes the features and backgrounds of a variety of dance genres and styles

Assessment 

In class assessments, school examinations 

This course may include 1 NCEA standard, either an internal or an external. To be confirmed at the beginning of the 2024 school year.

This subject has links with 

Drama, History, Photography, Art, Design

Prior knowledge required

An interest in Dance and/or Dance experience in any genre/context

Next step 

NCEA Level 2 Dance

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 - PE Gear or Dance Gear and gym shoes/canvas/jazz shoes are necessary course equipment. 

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