Year 9 Dance
9DAN Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: D. Dawson.
WHAT THE COURSE WILL COVER:
Unleash your creativity. The Year 9 Dance course is designed to give students a taste of what the subject has to offer. Dance is a skills based subject where students learn to work independently as well as part of a group whilst developing creativity through performance.
Students will experience:
- Introduction to Dance. Learning a variety of dance styles.
- Trying your hand at choreography, the art of creating dances.
- Learning and performing group numbers and developing ensemble skills in performance.
- Exploring Māori performing arts styles and techniques and experiencing a range of dance styles from around the world.
- Ways to warm up, cool down, and stretch to keep your body injury-free.
METHODS OF LEARNING
The Dance course is entirely practical and learning happens on-your-feet through group work, discussions and performance opportunities.
WHERE DOES THE SUBJECT LEAD
You can take Dance through to NCEA Level 3 and beyond. Many exciting tertiary options are available for students wanting to study Dance and career opportunities are varied. Examples of these are: professional dancer, choreographer, dance teacher, fitness instructor, dance therapist, event organiser or producer.
Faculties:
Career Pathways
Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Minister of Religion, Musician, Systems Administrator, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter