Level 3 Dance
Potential pathways:
Arts administration;
Artistic director;
Choreographer;
Costume/Clothing Designer;
Dancer;
Dance Company Management;
Dance Photographer/Videographer;
Dance Medicine;
Dance Production;
Dance Teacher: studio, company, school;
Dance Therapist;
Digital/Social media marketing;
Fitness Industry: personal trainer, yoga, pilates;
Marketing for Dancers and companies;
Model;
Musician;
Performer;
Singer/SongWriter;
Theatre management.
Transferable skills you'll develop:
Analysing and interpreting skills;
Coordination, mobility, flexibility;
Communication skills, social skills;
Collaboration, leadership, teamwork;
Confidence;
Creative thinking;
Cultural competence;
Discipline, focus, self-motivation;
Memory, problem solving;
Safe risk taking;
Sensory and spatial awareness;
Stress and emotional release
What should I have already achieved?
For the best success it is recommended that you have taken level 1 and 2 Dance. However students who have demonstrated a passion for Performing Arts either within school or externally are also welcome to take this course after meeting with and being approved by the teacher in charge.
What will I learn?
In year 13 Dance you will continue to develop your technical skills, movement understanding, performance and choreography to a higher level, preparing you for Tertiary and Industry level training.
You will learn a repertoire of contrasting Dance styles, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge through practical and theoretical assessment. Theoretical assessment will include in-depth study in to Dance History, progression and present day application. You will develop Dance literacy by applying it to enrich your practice, to justify your performance and choreographic decisions, and to analyse your own and others work.
Potential styles include and are not limited to: Contemporary, Hip Hop, Theatre Jazz, Salsa, Bollywood, Bhangra, Pasifika Dance, K-Pop.
There will be opportunities for you to teach from your own culture and expertise in the Producing/Choreography standards. In choreography you will be guided to develop your own ideas, expression, and sense of identity. You will be encouraged to ask questions, challenge assumptions, promote difference and provoke alternative thinking.
Dance is an approved subject for University Entrance and an academic Scholarship subject at Level 3.
Others opportunities throughout the year will include:
Performing in annual Ormiston Senior Art evening showcases;
Learning in-school from professional guest tutors;
Opportunity to attend workshops led by professional leaders in the dance industry and professional dance companies such as Royal New Zealand Ballet, NappyBoyz and more;
Performing in local competitions, leading and participating in school Dance troupes;
Attend live, professional Dance shows.
How will this course be assessed?
There are three internals and one external end of year exam. These are:
Perform a repertoire of contrasting dance; students perform three contrasting dances. 6 credits.
Choreograph a solo or group dance; students can choose the option they prefer. 4 credits.
Perform a theatre or cultural dance; students will learn both and choose the option they prefer. 4 credit.
The end of year exam will see students analyse a professional, live theatre work and using dance theory and literacy
What are the course costs?
Approximately $50-$100 for live performances and professional workshops during the year.
Approximately $50-$100 for live performances and professional workshops during the year.
