There is a vitality, a life-force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action. And because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique...whether you choose to take an art class, keep a journal, record your dreams, dance your story, or live each day from your own creative source, above all else, keep the channel open! - Martha Graham
Dance is a fun and exciting part of the Drama and Performing Arts courses at Years 7 – 10 at our school. The emphasis is on practical work through building skills and choreography. Dance is also available as an NCEA subject at all levels including Scholarship.
In Year 9-11 Dance, students will:
- Develop dance vocabulary and range of movement possibilities.
- Be introduced to the Elements of Dance and the language of Dance.
- Learn new styles of dance from expert tutors, research and collaboration.
- Explore choreographic concepts and develop your ability to do your own choreography
- Enhance performance skills and audience skills
In NCEA Level 2-3 Dance, students will:
- Cultivate an understanding of Dance in context
- Extend practical skills and techniques in Dance
- Develop ideas through choreography and learn to use dance as a way to express ideas
- Communicate and interpret a range of Dance works, both live and recorded performance.
All Year 7/8 students have the opportunity to explore Drama and Dance.
At Year 9 you can take Drama and Dance as a half-year option.
At Year 10 you can take Dance as a full year option.
At Year 11, 12 and 13 you can take NCEA Dance. Scholarship Dance is also available for students in Year 12 and 13.
CONTACT:
Mrs Nicole Eichstaedt McComb
Head of Dance and Drama
[email protected]