11 Dance

Year 11 Dance is a largely practical course. Students develop skills in conceptualising, choreography, performance, and the understanding of dance history and purpose. They work individually and in groups to develop pieces for assessed performance and they critically evaluate the purpose and effectiveness of their own work, and the work of others. A highlight of the course is performance in the annual Dance Showcase production.

Objectives 

Students will

• Select and use appropriate elements, techniques and choreographic processes across different dance genres.
• Choreograph dance sequences using given briefs. 
• Perform and respond to dance, making critical judgements about the use of elements, techniques, and choreographic processes to create form and meaning across genres.
• Investigate the genres and purposes of dance in different historical, cultural, and contemporary settings, both in New Zealand and internationally.
• Reflect upon the ways in which dance can be used to communicate meaning, and apply this to their own practice.
• Develop communication skills, motor skills, and confidence. 

Content

Students will

• Use elements and techniques to choreograph and perform dance pieces.
• Demonstrate understanding of techniques and performance skills from a range of genres. 
• Develop performance skills and the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with peers and audiences.
• Be offered the opportunity to perform in the GDC Dance Showcase.