Whangarei Girls’ High School Whangarei Girls’ High School

Year 10 Dance (THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL FOR 2025, PLEASE CHOOSE ANOTHER COURSE)

10DNC
Course Description

We give students the opportunity to try lots of different dance styles, as well as learn choreography skills.  At times, students will be working in pairs and  groups to produce choreography and performance pieces. 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:
  • Team work
  • Choreography - creating dances using your own favourite styles or other dance styles.
  • Communication
  • Technique - Understanding specific body placement, including flexibility, strength and fitness.
  • Collaboration
  • Ensemble skills - working with others using movement challenges.
  • Resilience
  • Perform in front of audiences.
  • Literary skills (writing and research)
  • Explore and learn various dance genres/styles.


Year Levels/Departments:

Year 10, Dance




			
					
					Resources Required
										
Folder or A4 book

Black leggings/ spanx and a black singlet or t shirt