Onehunga High School Onehunga High School

L1 Dance

L1DAN
Subject Description Recommended Prior Learning

Students should have some prior experience/exposure to dance. They should be open to performing as this is a performance-based subject area. 


In Level 1 Dance students will develop choreography skills, creating dance sequences to communicate a variety of ideas, themes or moods.  Students will expand their current movement vocabulary through learning a variety of dance sequences and exploring a variety of styles.  Students will refine ensemble skills in a group dance work and learn to view and respond to the work of others. 

L1 Dance belongs to a university entrance pathway as L3 Dance is a UE approved subject.

Pre-requisites: With LOLA approval 

Approximate Credits: 20 

Materials Fee: Nil


Learning Areas:

Arts


Pathway

L2 Dance

L1DAN can lead to career pathways that include (but are not limited to) dance teaching, performing choreographing etc.

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