L2DAN

Level 2 Dance

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Beer.

Level 2 Dance will be a largely practical subject discovering and refining modern dance styles, an exploration of dance in culture and history, and preparation of dance and performance skills. We will be looking at a variety of Dance styles, its techniques and its performance and expression.

We will build dance up your dance fitness and conditioning, teamwork and performance.

We will also look at Choreography optionally for those who are interested in expanding and challenging their current skill set.

Course Overview

Term 1
Term one will be an introduction and dance training.
We will be doing dance strength and conditioning, and practicing and exploring technique and different dance styles.

Term 2
Term two will be preparation of a dance for performance as a group.


Recommended Prior Learning

This course is open to anyone that has an interest in Dance and Dance Performance.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Activewear that allows for flexibility, sweating and floorwork.
Waterbottle

Pathway

https://danz.org.nz/dance-education-pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 0
External Assessed Credits: 18
Optional Credits Available: 0
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 0
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91205 v2
NZQA Info

Dance 2.1 - Choreograph a group dance to communicate an intention


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91206 v2
NZQA Info

Dance 2.2 - Choreograph a solo dance to communicate an intention


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91209 v3
NZQA Info

Dance 2.5 - Perform a repertoire of dance


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91210 v2
NZQA Info

Dance 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of a range of choreographic processes


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0