Year 13 Dance (13DAN)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Higgins.
NCEA Level Three Dance continues to place emphasis on choreography and performance skills and technique. Students are able to extend their knowledge and share their technical skills by producing a choreographic work for a performance, and gain experience in the use of theatre technologies. Level 3 will also further develop students collaboration and time management skills, along with their written and evaluation skills. Participating in our yearly Dance Showcase is compulsory. A commitment to attendance is important for Level 3 dance
A selection of the following Achievement Standards will be assessed:
3.2 Choreograph a dance to develop and resolve ideas
3.4 Perform a Group Dance
3.5 Perform a repertoire of contrasting dances
3.6 Demonstrate understanding of dance performance practices
Pre-requisites
14 credits at Level Two Dance or approval by TIC.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$20 - Guest Choreographer/Company Workshop.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
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NZQA Info
Dance 3.1 - Produce a dance to realise a concept
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Dance 3.2 - Choreograph a dance to develop and resolve ideas
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Dance 3.3 - Perform a solo or duet dance
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Dance 3.4 - Perform a group dance
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Dance 3.5 - Perform a repertoire of contrasting dances
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Dance 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of dance performance practices
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Dance 3.7 - Analyse a dance performance
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 34
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.