Level 3 Dance UE Approved
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: M. Golightly, M. Turner.
In this course, students will have the opportunity to expand and refine their dance skills by delving into the vocabularies, practices, and technologies of various dance forms. In choreography, you will apply advanced principles of unity, climax, contrast and balance to introduce ideas and develop them to resolution. Additionally, students will have the chance to investigate and appreciate the connections between dance and other disciplines, as they critically analyse and respond to their own, their peers', and professional dance works. Students will examine the contributions of selected individuals or groups to the realm of dance in New Zealand, deepening their understanding of the local dance scene and its historical and contemporary significance.
The exam gives you literacy credits.
This course supports Scholarship Dance candidates.
Recommended Prior Learning
Study of Dance in Level 2 desired and/or competent dance experience in any given dance style. A high level of motivation and good attendance is essential or at the discretion of the Head of Department in exceptional cases.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Device, exercise book, pen. There may be contributions to trips. You are expected to bring dance gear to every lesson.
Pathway
This course develops skills important for any job such as self-discipline, self-confidence, collaboration, creative thinking, problem solving, communication (non-verbal, verbal and written), critical thinking, resilience, perseverance, group skills, understanding processes, respecting and valuing diversity. Dance is a University Entrance approved subject so it helps you get into most courses at university. Dance supports careers such as physiotherapist, dancer, choreographer, designer, events manager, producer, arts coordinator, teacher, lecturer, rehearsal director, actor.
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.
External
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 3.4 - Perform a group dance
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Dance 3.5 - Perform a repertoire of contrasting dances
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Dance 3.8 - Demonstrate understanding of the development of dance in Aotearoa/New Zealand
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 26
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.