Palmerston North Girls’ High School
Year 9 Dance
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
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.
Pathway Tags
Actor, Acupuncturist, Administration Officer, Receptionist, Archivist, Historian, Artistic Director, Dancer, Entertainer, Counsellor, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Trainer, Event Manager, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Records Adviser, Health Care Assistant, Primary School Teacher, Massage Therapist, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Occupational Therapist, Office Manager, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Project Manager, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide,
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
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