11DAN

Level 1 Dance

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Barbour.

The Year 11 Dance course is divided up into four achievement standards. There will be two Internal Achievement Standards which are practical in nature and two External Achievement Standards which are theory based. The practical component of the course is split between performance and choreography. The theory component will require students to understand the cultural context of a chosen dance style and apply their knowledge on the 5 elements of dance. This new course allows more time to teach and encourage creativity and imagination amongst the students. We will be able to appreciate the themes, history and cultural meaning associated with dance which will allow students to further their understanding and therefore their performance of particular dance styles. There will be less time constraints to teach towards assessment, but rather, the assessment will be come out of the natural learning process and the exploration of dance that occurs along the way. Students will develop creative and critical thinking skills, appreciate the Dance is a descendant of culture and build their performance skills and experiences.  

Involvement in the co-curricular programmes and events (stage challenge, school show and dance group) are highly recommended and expected as part of furthering your dancing education.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90002 v6
NZQA Info
Dance 1.2 - Perform dance sequences
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90858 v3
NZQA Info
Dance 1.1 - Compose dance sequences for given briefs
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90859 v3
NZQA Info
Dance 1.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills in a dance
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90861 v3
NZQA Info
Dance 1.5 - Demonstrate understanding of a dance performance
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

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