Level 3 Dance

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

What should I have already achieved?
To maximise success in this course, students are encouraged to have completed Level 1 and Level 2 Dance. However, individuals demonstrating a strong passion for the Performing Arts, either within the school or through external experiences, may enrol pending approval from the supervising teacher.


What will I learn?
Repertoire (6 credits)
In Year 13 Dance repertoire, students will learn three seperate works in three distinct styles. The unit supports students to refine and extend their technical skills across a range of contrasting dance styles. This promotes technical diversity, adaptability, and stylistic awareness. Assessed across the full academic year, this unit develops students’ ability to work consistently, remain motivated, and respond reflectively to critical feedback and feed-forward.

Duet (4 credits) and Group Dance (4 credits) 

In the duet unit the students perform a duet co-choreographed by the teacher and their peers. For group dance they perform choreography created solely by their peers. This experience prepares students for the collaborative nature of tertiary study and professional dance training. It continues to develop their ability to work effectively with others, demonstrating cooperation, positive social communication, openness to leadership, and respect for differing perspectives.

Produce a Dance (Choreography - 8 credits)
Students have the opportunity to draw from their cultural backgrounds in this 8-credit choreography standard, fostering personal expression and identity. This unit promotes inquiry, challenges assumptions, and encourages diverse perspectives. Students must be efficient and creative planners, choreographers, and rehearsal leaders. This includes developing leadership skills in managing a small group of dancers. Students also engage with the technical production aspects of Performing Arts by designing and executing costume, props, required set, sound, and lighting.

Theory and External Examination (4 credits)
Theoretical learning includes an in-depth exploration of Dance History and its contemporary applications. Students develop strong dance literacy skills, enabling them to clearly articulate performance and choreographic choices and to critically analyse their own work and the work of others.


Additional Opportunities
Throughout the year, students can engage in various enriching activities, such as:

• Performing in the annual Ormiston Senior Art evening showcases.

• Learning from professional guest tutors.

• Attending workshops led by industry professionals from organisations like the Royal New Zealand Ballet and NappyBoyz (optional). 

• Competing in local dance competitions (optional). 

• Experiencing 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 26.
  
  
  

What are the course costs?

• There are no mandatory course fees. 

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