DCE100

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.

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 11
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91936 v3
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.


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91937 v3
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.


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91939 v4
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.


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.