Teacher in Charge: Miss T. Ata.
MYP Arts
Optional Subject
Objectives
Content
MYP Unit | Outline |
Take the Stage | Learn practical dance skills and techniques in Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip-Hop Dance. |
Road Trip | Explore dance around the world. Explore cultural forms of movement and develop an understanding of their context (including African Dance, Bollywood, Haka, and ethnic forms of your choosing). Inquiry and performance into a cultural form of your choosing. |
Ensemble Skills | Perform in class dances in the annual Dance Showcase production. Explore the technical and performance skills required to contribute to group focus and communication in the theatre. |
Elements and Devices and Tuakiri | Develop an understanding of the elements of dance and choreographic devices and explore the process of creating your own choreography. Develop choreographic skills using the ideas of your identity and whakapapa. |
This subject could lead to a career in Dance, Drama, Theatre, Film & Television and Performing Arts.
Career PathwaysDancer, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Television Presenter, Entertainer, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Model, Private Teacher/Tutor
Subject and Associated CostsCourse Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: Nil.