Level 2 Dance
DAN2 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: M. Golightly, M. Turner.
Recommended Prior LearningStudy 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.
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.
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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.
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryDevice, exercise book, pen. There may be contributions to trips. You are expected to bring dance gear to every lesson.