Level 3 Dance
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs T. Price.
You will extend and refine skills, practices and use of technologies in dance genres and styles of your choice. You will develop and produce dance works to communicate choreographic intentions and critically analyse professional dance works, evaluating the artistic features and development of ideas. There is emphasis on the continued development of critical thinking skills and a unique artistic voice.
Where does it lead? This is a University Entrance approved course and students can also enter for Scholarship Dance. L3DAN is suitable for any student wishing to pursue a career that involves working with people, creative problem solving, and thinking critically. L3DAN is a great course for anyone interested in developing leadership skills and confidence through an artistic medium.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will work in pairs to create a duet. They will keep a portfolio of their performance practices throughout the term. The performance of the duet and the portfolio may serve as the base for a submission for Scholarship if they choose.
Term 2
Students will complete their major choreographic work for the year. They will produce a 2-4 minute long dance that is choreographed and taught to others. They will also design their own sound, costume and lighting for the work. This work can form part of their Scholarship submission.
Term 3
Students will perform in a group dance. Students often merge the dances they have performed in for Diversity Dance Company, if they are involved in this performance opportunity.
Students will also study a professional dance work in preparation for the external, written examination.
Term 4
Students will revise for their written external examination.
What should I have already done?
While some prior knowledge of dance is recommended, either at school or at a dance studio, if you have a genuine interest in developing skills in Dance, a willingness to work collaboratively, and a willingness to spend extra time building on foundation work, you will be able to progress your learning.
Course Contribution
No cost.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Dance 3.1 - Produce a dance to realise a concept
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Dance 3.3 - Perform a solo or duet dance
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Dance 3.4 - Perform a group dance
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Dance 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of dance performance practices
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Dance 3.7 - Analyse a dance performance
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Dancer, Entertainer, Actor, Event Manager, Artistic Director, Model, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Massage Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Trainer, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Counsellor, Administration Officer, Receptionist, Personal Assistant, Records Adviser, Health Care Assistant, Acupuncturist, Archivist, Historian,
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