Level 3 Pasifika Performing Arts (Dance)
PPA300 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr T. Tiria.
PrerequisitesDance or performance experience in any Pacific dance style (e.g. 'ura Kūki 'Āirani, siva Sāmoa, faiva FakaTonga, and hiva Tokelau, kapa haka, ori Tahiti, etc.). Participation in Poly Club or Kapa Haka at any stage in your school career would also be useful.
This course builds on the skills developed at Level 2 but with a focus on developing dance and music leadership for a dance group. As a class, you will be learning how to develop choreography for a group, create and organise music and songs for your performances, and make decisions about your overall performance.
Level 3 PPA students will take the lead in some lessons, so you must be prepared to work collaboratively with others to lead effectively.
You’ll also complete a solo or duet performance to demonstrate your ability to perform with control, expression, and cultural integrity. This course expects you to critically reflect on your creative choices and decisions.
You will be given the opportunity to be on the choreography team for our dance showcases for Term 2 (Multicultural Day and HuttFest), either as a choreographer or instructor of the decided choreography by the team. You will be expected to choreograph your dance pieces, so it is essential that you can craft and develop a dance piece based on a topic or stimulus when required.
Course Overview
Semester A
Term 1 and 2 - Creating choreography and performance pieces for Multicultural Day and HuttFest.
Semester B
Term 3 - Creating choreography and performance pieces for end of term showcases, either Pasifika Success Evening or a possible Po Fiafia for our class.
Career Pathways
Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Media Producer, Model, Television Presenter, Artist, Musician, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Fashion Designer, Make-up Artist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Actor, Artistic Director, Dancer, Entertainer