NCEA Level 1 Dance

Level 1 Dance offers students the opportunity to explore dance as a powerful form of expression and communication. Through this course, students will:

• Develop Performance Skills: Learn and perform dance sequences, enhancing technique, musicality, and expressive abilities.

• Choreograph Original Works: Create dance pieces in response to various stimuli, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.

• Understand Dance Elements: Gain knowledge of movement, space, time, and energy to inform both performance and choreography.

• Reflect and Analyze: Evaluate personal and peer performances to deepen understanding and improve future work.

This course emphasises collaboration, cultural appreciation, and the development of confidence through movement.

Co-Curricular Opportunities:

Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities to enrich their dance experience:

• Dance NZ Made: Engage in workshops and competitions that celebrate the diversity and passion of dance across New Zealand. 

• School Productions: Contribute to full-scale performances, applying skills learned in class to live audiences.

• Show Quest

• Talent Quest

• Performance Assemblies

• Epic Night Out

• Community Events: Showcase dance pieces at local festivals and gatherings, fostering community engagement.

Level 1 Dance is ideal for students eager to express themselves physically, work collaboratively, and immerse themselves in the dynamic world of dance.