3DNC

Level 3 Dance*

Course Description

In this course students will explore a variety of dance styles through practical and research tasks. This course will further develop students' collaborative skills, and the ability to think critically and creatively to overcome challenges as they create choreography, technique, and dance knowledge.  At times, students will be working in groups to produce their own concept choreography. At the end of the term they have an opportunity to perform in front of friends and family in our Dance Concerts. This involves lighting and costume rehearsals in our purpose built Dance Theatre.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

Develop these skills:Explore this content:
  • Time, materials and people management.
  • Choreography - creating movement sequences to a brief.
  • Communication.
  • Technique - Understanding specific body placement, including flexibility, strength and fitness.

  • Collaboration.
  • Ensemble skills - having an awareness of yourself in relation to others and within a space.
  • Resilience.
  • Performance Skills.
  • Literary skills (writing and research).
  • Analysis of a variety of dance genres/styles.


Resources Required

Folder or A4 Book
Black singlet/ top and black leggings/ spanx

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.

Total Credits Available: 38 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 30 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91588 v2
NZQA Info
Dance 3.1 - Produce a dance to realise a concept
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91589 v2
NZQA Info
Dance 3.2 - Choreograph a dance to develop and resolve ideas
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91590 v2
NZQA Info
Dance 3.3 - Perform a solo or duet dance
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91591 v2
NZQA Info
Dance 3.4 - Perform a group dance
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91592 v2
NZQA Info
Dance 3.5 - Perform a repertoire of contrasting dances
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91593 v2
NZQA Info
Dance 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of dance performance practices
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91594 v2
NZQA Info
Dance 3.7 - Analyse a dance performance
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91595 v2
NZQA Info
Dance 3.8 - Demonstrate understanding of the development of dance in Aotearoa/New Zealand
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 38
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 38

This course is University approved and will allow you to meet the requirements for University Entrance.