NCEA Level 2 Dance

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

Aims

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. Learners need to choreograph, 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