2DANCH

Level 2 Dance Choreography

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss A. Imlach.

Note: This is not a hip-hop course

This Course could be in Sem 1 or 2 

Contemporary, Improvisation and Choreographing. Researching different choreographers and their processes.

In this course, we will cover two different internals. During the first internal we will develop an understanding of a range of choreographic processes. Through researching recognised choreographers, developing movement off of their concepts and evaluating movement’s potential, we will form a better idea of how different choreographers create their work, and what process works best for us as budding choreographers. . Please Note: lots of movement/exercises will be filmed for evidence purposes.

During the second half of the semester, you will use what you learnt during the first internal, to work with a group of your peers to create a group dance that communicates a clear intention. You will start off by choosing a choreographic intention and then developing how you could convey this idea through movement. After playing with different variations of movement, you will begin to structure your dance by creating sequences and phrases. Once ready, we will film your dance for assessment purposes. 


Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 Dance.

Pathway

Assessment Information

Choreograph a group dance to communicate an intention involves:
 defining a clear intention
 using the dance elements, such as using: two different forms of locomotion, more
than one level, a variety of pathways (eg a diagonal pathway followed by a
circular pathway), more than one facing, mainly unison movement
 ordering movements for a group of dancers, such as: including repetition of
movements and phrases, beginning and ending the dance with similar
movements or shapes

Demonstrate understanding of a range of choreographic processes involves:
 researching and/or practically exploring a range of choreographic processes
 demonstrating understanding of the generic steps involved in making a dance
 demonstrating understanding of variations in choreographic processes
 implementing aspects of the processes in choreographic exercises.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91205 v2
NZQA Info
Dance 2.1 - Choreograph a group dance to communicate an intention
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91210 v2
NZQA Info
Dance 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of a range of choreographic processes
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 8
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer


The courses we offer are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.