Whangarei Girls’ High School Whangarei Girls’ High School

Year 10 Dance

10DNC
Course Description

In this course students will explore a variety of dance styles through practical and research tasks.  This course will further develop their collaborative skills, and the skills to overcome challenges as they create their own choreography, technique and dance knowledge.  At times, students will be working in groups to produce choreography and performance pieces for an audience.

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