NCEA Level 1 Dance
Level 1
Number of Credits: up to 20
Entry Recommendations: High level of achievement in Year 10 Dance or natural ability in dance is essential. Previous training experience in dance is an advantage.
Course Outline: This course is an extension of Year 10 Dance, although each dance domain is studied in greater depth.
Skills developed in the course:
- Technical development
- Understanding dance genres
- Composition/Choreography
- Solo and group performance
- Analysing and interpreting dance
- Performance skills
Course Costs: Approximately $50 to cover guest tutors, performances and stationery.
The course leads to: NCEA Level 2 Dance and reaches University Entrance requirements for tertiary dance studies.
Assessment: Components of this course will be selected from the following standards to suit individual learning needs.
AS 90858
Compose dance sequences for given briefs
6 Credits
Practical work, personal choreography, journal composition
Assessment Period - Term 1, Week 4; Term 2, Week 4; Term 3, Week 5
AS 90002
Perform dance sequences
6 Credits
Practical work, dance technique
Assessment Period - Term 1, Week 10; Term 2, Week 9; Term 3, Week 5
AS 90859
Demonstrate ensemble skills in dance
4 Credits
Practical work, performance, composition
Assessment Period - Term 3, Week 6
AS 90861
Demonstrate understanding of a dance performance
4 Credits
Literacy
Written review examination
Assessment Period - Term 4
