1DANCH
communicate the composition brief. A sequence is not a complete dance.
A given brief is the idea, movement problem or framework for the composition
task provided by the teacher. The brief should focus on students using the
elements of dance (space, time, body, relationships and energy) and transitions.
Students may use choreographic devices to develop movement material.
Composing may involve personal ways of moving that emerge from improvisation
and creative work. Composition may also consist of stylistic techniques and
movements usually associated with particular dance genres or styles.
The elements of dance are body, space, time, energy and relationships. The
elements of dance may be used to:
generate dance movement
describe characteristics of a dance genre/style
analyse dance movement or respond to a dance work
explore or limit movement possibilities through improvisation
Demonstrate understanding of the elements of dance involves:
identifying a range of elements of dance
exploring a range of uses of the elements of dance.
Level 1 Creating Dance
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss A. Imlach.
You will learn to create dance using choreographic processes and devices (Internal)
You will then learn how to analyse a dance to write about it (External Report)
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 10 Dance
Pathway
Assessment Information
A dance sequence is a series of connected movements that work together tocommunicate the composition brief. A sequence is not a complete dance.
A given brief is the idea, movement problem or framework for the composition
task provided by the teacher. The brief should focus on students using the
elements of dance (space, time, body, relationships and energy) and transitions.
Students may use choreographic devices to develop movement material.
Composing may involve personal ways of moving that emerge from improvisation
and creative work. Composition may also consist of stylistic techniques and
movements usually associated with particular dance genres or styles.
The elements of dance are body, space, time, energy and relationships. The
elements of dance may be used to:
generate dance movement
describe characteristics of a dance genre/style
analyse dance movement or respond to a dance work
explore or limit movement possibilities through improvisation
Demonstrate understanding of the elements of dance involves:
identifying a range of elements of dance
exploring a range of uses of the elements of dance.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available:
10
Internal Assessed Credits:
5
External Assessed Credits:
5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91936 v3
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Dance 1.1 - Compose a dance sequence in response to a brief
Level:
1
Internal or External:
Internal
Credits:
5
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
0
Numeracy Credits:
0
A.S. 91939 v4
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Dance 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of the elements of dance in a dance sequence
Level:
1
Internal or External:
External
Credits:
5
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
0
Numeracy Credits:
0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 10
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0
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Disclaimer
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