1Danc

L1 Dance

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Ogden.

Level 1 Dance

Over the year, students are introduced to a variety of dance genres. Students will develop their technique in these genres and explore the elements of dance in a range of creative tasks. Students will also develop choreographic skills in a range of briefs. Students will have the opportunity to learn from both Mrs Ogden as well as guest instructors (where available).  Students will have study the key features of Fosse Jazz to gain understanding of this dance style. 

Prerequisites

Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Dance or by negotiation with Mrs Ogden

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Stationery: IB5 exercise book, 20 page clear file, pens, highlighter, coloured pencils, glue stick and USB stick, Chromebook/device

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91936 v3
NZQA Info
Dance 1.1 - Compose a dance sequence in response to a brief
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91937 v3
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. 91938 v3
NZQA Info
Dance 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between cultural context and key features of a dance genre or style
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: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer


  • Some students’ courses may not fit the timetable when it is prepared so you may be contacted and asked to re-choose. 
  • If you do not make sufficient progress in the remainder of the year (i.e. in your entrance exams, course work and end-of-year exams), you may not be accepted into the subject of your choice