DAN201

Level 2 Dance

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: T. Quintana.

Choreography
Students will focus on developing use of compositional components via a range of dance styles. They will have to create personalised movement for both group and solo performances, using compositional skills relevant to one or more dancers.

Dance Performance
Advanced study of dance techniques, strength and performance work that is explored via performance focusing on, ethnic, social, and theatrical dance styles.

Dance Perspectives
Component will focus on the analysis of a professional dance performance of chosen dance style/genre. This style /genre will be studied in depth by students looking at the significance, history, influences, development and socio/cultural context.

Dance is now looking at ways to use dance to assess English and Physical Education standard. The standards are:
English: Create a visual presentation
Physical Education: Demonstrates quality movement on a perform of a physical activity

Recommended Prior Learning

Study of Dance in Year 11 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

None, BYOD

Pathway

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: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 91209 v3
NZQA Info
Dance 2.5 - Perform a repertoire of dance
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91210 v2
NZQA Info
Dance 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of a range of choreographic processes
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91212 v2
NZQA Info
Dance 2.8 - Demonstrate understanding of a dance genre or style in context
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: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0