Burnside High School Burnside High School

Year 10 Dance

10DNC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs G. Hannan.

Dance at Year 10 builds on the skills and techniques introduced in Year 9 around performance and choreography. You do not need to have studied Dance in Year 9 to take Dance in Year 10. Students will develop ideas to create dance works and learn a variety of new styles and techniques.

Topics included in Year 10 Dance:

  • Different dance styles
  • Elements of dance
  • Choreography
  • Performance techniques

Students who have a passion for dance, are interested in being imaginative and creative and enjoy learning practical skills, should take this course. The course develops self-management and interpersonal skills, builds self-confidence, and encourages creativity. This course also develops strong collaboration skills. Year 10 Dance leads on to NCEA Dance across Levels 1, 2, and 3 (Which is a University Entrance, UE, approved course).




Learning Areas:

Creative Arts


Pathway

NCEA Level 1 Dance

Career Pathways

Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										

There is an approximate cost of up to $20 for guest tutors. Students are expected to provide their own device/stationery. Students are expected to be in PE uniform OR the Dance uniform. Black tights, shorts, pants of the students choice are to go with either the Dance Uniform top or PE top.