Dance 2019 NCEA Level 1

11DAN

UE:

This subject leads to an approved University Entrance course of study.

Background:

Successful completion of a Year 10 Dance course or previous dance experience with permission from the Faculty Head.

Course Description:

This course explores elements of dance, choreographic devices and dance styles through a variety of practical activities. The course emphasizes performance, choreography, understanding and the creating of dance for performance and analysis of dance. There will be an evening of dance where performance works will be showcased. Several optional theatre trips will be organised throughout the year. Students will be required to see at least one live performance as preparation for the external examination. Only 2 of the 3 Internal Standards will be formally assessed, to be determined by the Faculty Head / Teacher in Charge.

Achievement Standards:

LevelStandardDescriptionCreditsInt\ExtOpt\Comp
1908611.5 Demonstrate understanding of a dance performance4ExternalCompulsory
1900021.2 Perform dance sequences6InternalCompulsory
1908581.1 Compose dance sequences for given briefs6InternalCompulsory
1908591.3 Demonstrate ensemble skills in a dance4InternalCompulsory

Assessment Summary:

LevelTypeInt\ExtOpt\CompStandardsCredits
1AchievementExternalCompulsory14
1AchievementInternalCompulsory316