National 5 and NPA 5 Dance

Course Description

The National Progression Award and National 5 Qualification in Dance is designed to equip learners with knowledge, understanding and skills in Dance. These same skills are required for progression to further qualifications and/or potential career paths within the dance industry.

The course will have three compulsory units:

Contemporary Dance

Another Dance Style from Hip Hop, Jazz, African and or Street Dance.

Choreography

Skills and Qualifications

Essential skills and knowledge appropriate to dance:

Performing
Rehearsing
Preparing the body
Development of technique
Researching
Planning
Evaluating
Working collaboratively

Assessment

1) Passing on-going assessments through classwork set exercise sequences in various styles

2) Performance of a solo in both styles with a teacher and examiner.

3) Creating, teaching and presenting your choreography through two other dancers

4) Creating a choreography review/programme (written)

5) Written exam – knowledge of technical skills, ability, personal performance and development, timing/musicality, self-expression and choreographic devices

Progression

Performing on stage: Dance, musicals, theatre
Leadership in Dance and working with others
Choreography