Henderson High School
Level 1 Dance
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Tucker.
Level One Dance
Level One is the senior entrance course into the world of Dance. Students develop their choreography and performance skills as well as literacy skills, as a written report is a requirement now of one of the new external assessment standards.
Students will complete a number of smaller briefs which then get averaged out to obtain their overall grade. Students will be working in groups and pairs and have the option of presenting solo work also. The course suits students who have a strong interest in dance, and requires a high level of self-discipline and commitment. Students must be able to contribute to and participate effectively in group work, and have the ability to consistently maintain focus on set tasks.
It is recommended that those taking Level 1 Dance have some background knowledge of dance techniques and styles, though this is not essential. Students will undertake two internal assessments and one written external assessment, totaling 16 credits.
Leadership and choreography roles for school troupes and shows may also be on offer.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Dance 1.1 - Compose a dance sequence in response to a brief
Students will choreograph two dances to communicate given briefs. They will be awarded their top mark out of the two grades.
NZQA Info
Dance 1.2 - Perform dance sequences
Students will perform at least two dance sequences. They will be awarded a grade based on their best two sequences.
NZQA Info
Dance 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of the elements of dance in a dance sequence
Students will write a report describing, explaining and examining the way two of the elements of dance are used and seen in a performance they have taken part in during the year.
Pathway Possibilities
Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Musician, Systems Administrator, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Model, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter,
Disclaimer
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Minimum class sizes.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Meeting any course entry requirements
Minimum class sizes.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
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