DAN2

Level 2 Dance

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: M. Golightly, M. Turner.

This course extends your ability to communicate in and through dance. At Level 2 we manipulate dance elements and devices to communicate ideas. You will create personalised movement unique to you. You will apply dance structures and choreographic principles in both group and solo choreography. You will extend your performance skills with advanced study of dance techniques in a range of theatrical, ethnic and social dance styles. You will learn to explain and analyse a dance as a text. 

The exam gives you literacy credits. 

This course prepares you for Level 3 and Scholarship Dance.

Recommended Prior Learning

Study of Dance in YLevel 1 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. Dance is a University Entrance approved subject so it helps you get into university courses. 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.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91205 v2
NZQA Info

Dance 2.1 - Choreograph a group dance to communicate an intention


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91206 v2
NZQA Info

Dance 2.2 - Choreograph a solo dance to communicate an intention


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91207 v2
NZQA Info

Dance 2.3 - Perform an ethnic or social dance to communicate understanding of the style


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91208 v3
NZQA Info

Dance 2.4 - Perform a theatre dance to communicate understanding of the dance


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91211 v2
NZQA Info

Dance 2.7 - Provide an interpretation of a dance performance with supporting evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0