9DAN

Year 9 Dance

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs T. Price.

The expression of ideas through movement and various dance forms. Students integrate thinking, moving and feeling; and develop literacy in dance as they learn about, and develop skills in, performing, choreographing and responding to a variety of genres from a range of historical and contemporary contexts.


What should I have already done?

You should have a genuine interest in developing skills in the physical aspects of dance as well as a desire to learn about background and contexts of a range of dance genres. You do not need to have any dance studio experience to enjoy and excel in this course, however if you do, you will be challenged to advance your skills.

Course Contribution

No cost.

Pathway

In an ever-changing world, creative problem solvers are highly sought after in the work place. Dance enables ākonga to develop these skills in a safe and nurturing environment. The skills learnt are transferable to any real world context.

Career Pathways

Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths

Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025