Whangarei Girls’ High School Whangarei Girls’ High School

Year 9 Dance (THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL FOR 2024, PLEASE CHOOSE ANOTHER COURSE)

9DNC
Course Description

We give students the opportunity to try lots of different dance styles , as well as learn choreography skills. They will work in pairs and groups problem solving many different choreographic tasks and produce choreography and performance pieces for an audience. 

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:

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  • Team work
  • Choreography - creating Dances using your own favorite styles or other dance styles.
  • Communication
  • Technique - including flexibility, strength and fitness.
  • Collaboration
  • Ensemble skills -working with others using movement challenges.
  • Resilience
  • Explore and learn various dance genres/styles.
  • Literary skills (writing and research)



Year Levels/Departments:

Year 9, Dance



Resources Required

Folder or A4 book

Black leggings/ spanx and a black singlet or t shirt