Level 2 Dance

What should I have achieved?

• While prior completion of Level 1 Dance is recommended for success, students with a demonstrated passion for the Performing Arts, whether within school or externally, are welcome to enrol.

What will I learn?

• In Year 12 Dance, you will refine your technical skills, deepen your movement understanding, and enhance your performance and choreographic abilities. 

• Through performance standards, you will engage with a variety of dance styles, honing technical and interpretative skills. 

• In choreography, you will be encouraged to explore your own ideas, identity, and creativity, challenging assumptions and promoting diverse perspectives.

• Alongside the physical practice, you will explore the history and cultural significance of dance, gaining theoretical knowledge that connects dance to society and identity.

• You will also develop dance literacy, using it to critically analyse performances and prepare for your end-of-year external exam. 

Dance qualifies as an approved subject for University Entrance and is an academic Scholarship subject at Level 3.

Additional opportunities include:

• Performing in Ormiston Senior Arts Evening showcases.

• Learning from professional guest tutors. 

• Participate in workshops led by industry leaders and professional dance companies (optional). 

• Attending live, professional dance performances (optional).
  
  

How will this course be assessed?

• Assessment includes four internal standards and one external exam. 

• The total amount of credits offered is 22. Additional standards at Level 2 and Level 3 may be available through extracurricular opportunities.
  
  

What are the course costs?

• There are no mandatory fees. 

• Optional workshops and performances may incur additional costs, subject to caregiver approval.