Dance
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Beer.
Do you like to Dance? Nail that TikTok trend? Learn about different styles of dance? This course will give you a chance to put your moves to the test, have fun and stay fit. We will cover many types of dance from Hip-Hop to Musical Theatre. Build your confidence and step out of your comfort zone!
Course Overview
Term 1
Course Description
This half year course will give you the opportunity to extend and expand your dance performance and creation skills. Increasing fitness, exploring creativity in groups and trying new styles, this course provides a solid foundation for continuing on to do Dance through to Year 10 and NCEA.
The course may include but is not limited to:
Digital dance - a lot of the dance we are exposed to now is either digital through social media, YouTube or online concerts. Exploring the use of body angle and architecture this topic will explore site specific dance work that is designed for the camera and create a film to share.
3 styles - You will choose three different styles of cultural dance [ eg: haka, rock & roll, bharatanatyam, poi, sasa) to research and perform in small groups at Arts Evening
Term 2
Musical Theatre - you will explore some of the components of musical theatre dance and learn a performance with the class for Arts Evening 2
3 styles - You will choose three different styles of dance (eg- hip-hop, salsa, ballet, contemporary, tutting, poi, sasa) to research and perform in a small group at Arts Evening 2
Pathway Tags
Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Minister of Religion, Musician, Systems Administrator, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter,