The dance courses from Year 9 -13 aim to develop students’ understanding of the role and diversity of dance within social, educational, artistic and cultural contexts. Dance uses kinaesthetic learning and physical activity to explore artistic concepts.
Topics covered include: demonstrating understanding of the elements of dance and applying that knowledge to small and large group performances and composition tasks, through a range of dance genres and styles such as contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre and ballet.
What you will study:
- The elements of dance and apply that knowledge to small & large group tasks
- Performance and choreography through a range of dance styles
- Dance vocabulary in language and movement through preparing and evaluating performances and choreography and dance appreciation.
- The theory and conventions of writing and analysing dance to identify and explain how meaning is created in performance.
Year 9: Dance
Year 9 Dance is a one term option for all students.
It is predominantly a practical course with hands-on learning, but also incorporates relevant theoretical information.
Key areas of learning include:
- performance
- choreography
- dance appreciation.
Three hours per week are devoted to dance education with some lessons focusing on a specific area of learning (eg. performance) while other lessons will be a combination of learning areas.
Overall the course aims to foster enthusiasm as participants, creators, viewers and critical inquirers, and to develop a lifelong interest in and appreciation of dance.
Year 10: Dance
Year 10 Dance is a half year option choice for all students.
It is predominantly a practical course with hands-on learning, but also incorporating relevant theoretical information and writing to prepare students for senior NCEA Dance.
Key areas of learning include:
- performance
- choreography
- dance appreciation
Four hours per week are devoted to dance education with some lessons focusing on a specific area of learning (eg. performance) while other lessons will be a combination of learning areas.
Overall the course aims to foster enthusiasm as participants, creators, viewers, and critical inquirers and to develop a lifelong interest in and appreciation of dance.
Senior Dance (NCEA Levels 1 - 3)
Senior Dance (NCEA Level 1 - 3) leads to University Entrance, including Scholarship.
While senior dance is predominantly a practical subject with hands-on learning, it also develops dance vocabulary in language and movement by preparing and evaluating performances and choreography, and applying the theory and conventions of writing and analysing dance to identify and explain how meaning is created.
Key Areas of Learning include:
- performance
- choreography
- dance perspectives
Four hours per week are devoted to dance education with some lessons focusing on a specific area of learning (eg. performance) while other lessons will be a combination of learning areas.
Overall the course aims to foster knowledge as participants, creators, viewers, and critical inquirers and to develop a lifelong interest in and appreciation of dance.
Extracurricular
Extracurricular activities associated with Dance:
- Annual Showcase of Dance
- Competitive Hip Hop Crews and Aerobics Year 9-13
- Annual Musical - collaboration between Queen’s High School and King’s High School
- He Waka Kotuia - combined Queen’s High School and King’s High School Kapa Kaka group
- Queens of the Pacific performing group
- Varied Performances - South Dunedin Street Festival
- Mid-Winter Carnival