Health in Motion: Diverse Dance Fusion- Dance and Health
Courses Description
Head of Pathway: Ms M. Yelkur, Ms R. Eveleigh.
Complementing your exploration of Hauora is a captivating dive into contrasting dance styles from around the globe.
From the fluidity of contemporary dance to the structured elegance of classical forms, you'll study the expressive range and cultural significance of each style.
Through hands-on workshops, engaging discussions, and immersive activities, you'll develop practical skills in dance and gain a profound understanding of our perceptions of health and wellness. This course encourages creativity, cultural appreciation, and personal growth, inviting you to embrace new perspectives and celebrate diversity through movement and holistic health practices.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Dance 1.1 - Compose a dance sequence in response to a brief
NZQA Info
Health Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in a health-related situation
Disclaimer
The standards offered are correct at the time of writing. These are subject to change depending on student selections.
We endeavour to run all courses but are subject to minimise class sizes. Maximum class sizes apply. Once a course is full alternative selections are needed.
Course context or content may change by the start of the year.
Once a student makes their selections and confirms these, any changes must be accompanied by a letter of support from Whanau and are subject to available spaces in courses.
All Junior Bilingual students must select the literacy and numeracy modules in the language of their pathway each trimester and one other integrated language module (3 out of 4 of their modules must be bilingual).
All senior Bilingual students must take all modules available in the language of their pathway.