Level 2 Dance
Course Description
This course will include the opportunity for students to create and perform their own dances, the exploration and performance of different dance genres including social and ethnic dance and the opportunity to dance in both small and large groups. Students will also analyse dance and its technologies.
Note: It is anticipated that in 2025 this subject will be a part of an NZQA pilot for the new curriculum, so course components are not yet finalised.
Recommended Entry Criteria
Level 1 Dance or a strong performance background.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Attendance of external performance and/or workshop.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Dance 2.1 - Choreograph a group dance to communicate an intention
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Dance 2.2 - Choreograph a solo dance to communicate an intention
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Dance 2.3 - Perform an ethnic or social dance to communicate understanding of the style
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Dance 2.4 - Perform a theatre dance to communicate understanding of the dance
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Dance 2.5 - Perform a repertoire of dance
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Dance 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of a range of choreographic processes
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Dance 2.7 - Provide an interpretation of a dance performance with supporting evidence
Pathway Tags
Drama and Dance: Teaching, Theatre Producer/Assistant, Comedian, Director, Promoter, Production Manager, Events Manager Dance: Dancer, Model Drama: Actor, Television Presenter, Lighting Technician, Entertainer, Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Cinema Projectionist, Dancer, Director (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Film and Video Editor, Film/Television Camera Operator, Light Technician, Media Producer, Musician, Production Assistant (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Radio Presenter, Sound Technician, Primary School Teacher, Private Teacher/Tutor, Tertiary Lecturer, Diversional Therapist, Events Manager Dance: Dancer, Model Drama: Actor, Model Drama: Ac,