13 Dance

Year 13 Dance is a Level 3 NCEA subject and students are offered a full 22 credit course (18 internal credits and 4 external credits). Additional credits in selected internals may be offered where appropriate. Students develop skills in conceptualising, choreography, performance and understanding the varying intentions, avenues, applications and purposes for dance. They develop pieces for assessed performance and critically evaluate the purpose and effectiveness of both their own work, and the work of others. Highlights of the course are performances in annual school events (the Dance Showcase production and the Arts Awards).

Scholarship Dance is also available to suitable candidates (HOD approval required).

Objectives

Students will

• Select and use appropriate elements, techniques, and choreographic processes across a range of dance genres.
• Initiate and develop ideas that demonstrate understanding of concepts and the development of intention, individually and collectively, in selected dance genres.
• 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 (with a focus of New Zealand and Pasifika dance).
• Reflect upon the ways in which dance can be used to communicate meaning and apply it to their own practice.

Content

Students will

• Use elements and techniques to choreograph and perform dance pieces.
• Research concepts and communicate ideas and understanding through movement.
• Demonstrate understanding of the unique features of ethnic and theatre dance styles.
• Develop performance skills and the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with peers and audiences.
• Be offered the opportunity to perform in school and regional events (e.g. the YouDance Festival and the GDC Dance Showcase).