Pukekohe High School
NCEA Level 2 Dance
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs V. Moore-Allen.
LEVEL 2 DANCE
Dance provides excellent opportunities for ākonga of all abilities to experience success. Dance is suitable for male and female students of all backgrounds and prior experience.
In this course you will explore a range of dance genres and you will choreograph dances that express ideas relevant to you. Ākonga will learn to work with their peers to create, communicate and interpret movement in various ways, turning ideas into visual experiences. You are encouraged to draw on your own culture, skills and any prior dance and movement experience you have. Experience as a dancer is not required, however all students must be willing to participate in all learning activities, collaborate, and try new things. We will attend out-of-school dance workshops and watch a live performance. Throughout the year, there will be performances as well as leadership opportunities within the dance department.
Students will work individually and in groups to create dance works that draw on personal experience, and that explore concepts and events affecting society. In Dance, we strive to create an environment where all students are comfortable, welcome, and valued so that you feel supported and encouraged in your mahi.
Watch this short video of a dance class in action!
NCEA Level 2 Dance is about refining your interests and stepping outside of your comfort zone. You must be motivated, ready work as part of a team, and be open to opportunities.
Some highlights from our Level 2 Dance students include:
"Getting to experiment and learn new styles that you may have not done before."
"The members of the dance class"
"Dance is safe, positive, good vibes and we learn a lot"
"Making our own dances"
Images: L2 student Brianna Roach performing her choreography in showcase 2022, L2 Dance students performing an assessment dance in Showcase 2022, Showcase 2023, L2 and L3 Dance Students at University of Auckland Dance Studies workshop 2022
Course Overview
Term 1
The term begins with a focus on whakawhanaungatanga - building relationships and forming a safe, creative space for learning.
AS91209 (6cr): students will learn and perform a repertoire of three short dance sequences. The genres of these sequences varies depending on the range of student experience in the class.
Term 2
AS91205 (4cr): In groups, students will choreograph a dance that communicates a chosen intention.
AS91207 (4cr) : Students will learn and perform a cultural dance as part of a large group.
Term 3
AS91211 (4cr, Literacy): Students will learn how to analyse, discuss and write about dance. We will view and interpret a live dance performance in preparation for the external standard.
Rehearsal of a repertoire of dances for our Dance Showcase at the end of the term 3.
Term 4
Term 4 is dedicated to revisiting material and techniques for the external exams.
Recommended Prior Learning
Dance is suitable for male and female students of all backgrounds and prior experience. Experience as a dancer is NOT required, but you must be willing to participate in all learning activities, collaborate, and try new things. Level 1 Dance is an ideal foundation for this course.
Pathway
Ideal for students considering any career in which creativity, content creation, originality and collaboration are valued. This course not only provides many transferrable skills, but also aligns closely with many tertiary pathways that are specifically dance-related. This course will be beneficial for any student considering dance or dance education at tertiary level.
Assessment Information
Assessments are mostly practical, falling under either Dance Performance (performing a dance you have learned), or Dance Choreography (creating your own dance). The external assessment is a written exam that will ask you to write about dance performances you have seen, their ideas expressed, and the elements and conventions of dance that were used.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 2.1 - Choreograph a group 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 2.5 - Perform a repertoire of dance
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Dance 2.7 - Provide an interpretation of a dance performance with supporting evidence
Pathway Tags
Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Primary School Teacher, Model, Private Teacher/Tutor, Secondary School Teacher, Television Presenter, Choreographer, Producer, Event Manager, Recreation Co-ordinator, Occupational Therapist, Psychotherapist, Artist, Musician, Professional Sportsperson, Diversional Therapist, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Chiropractor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage),
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