Dance
is a practical and expressive subject where students integrate thinking, moving
and individuality. Dance education is catered to, and accessible for all
students no matter their previous experience. This subject enables students to
express their feelings, ideas and beliefs whilst developing skills essential
for their future endeavours.
The
dance curriculum focusses on three main areas: Performance, Choreography and
Dance Analysis.
Performance:
Through
performance work students can develop their self-confidence, perseverance and
communication skills. Students are challenged to explore and learn a range of
dance styles to expand their movement vocabulary and understanding of dance in
different genres and cultures.
Choreography:
Choreography
allows students to build skills in creativity, problem solving and
collaboration. During choreographic work students are challenged to work both
individually and in groups to create dance in relation to different ideas,
stimuli and challenges. This allows them to express their individuality and
draw on their own dance and life experiences.
Dance Analysis:
Dance
Analysis is used throughout the dance program and enables students to develop
reflective and critical thinking skills. Through exploring the dance elements,
watching dance and exploring movement ideas students will develop an understand
of how ideas are communicated through dance. They will develop the ability to
look reflectively and critically at their own ideas and ways of moving and
creating in order to develop a deep understanding of dance.
Dance
in the school curriculum can be highly beneficial for many students looking to
develop their confidence as well as highly valuable life skills such as
creativity, collaboration and perseverance.
NCEA
dance is a university approved subject.