BRIEF OUTLINE

Students need to be creative, imaginative, physical, emotional and intellectual. Past dance experience is not vital but creates an advantage. The course aims to encourage and develop skills and knowledge of dance.

COURSE CONTENT

Students will study safe practise, enhance choreographic and performance skills and develop critical appreciation by studying a range of professional works.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

The course is delivered through 4 units

      - Unit 1 (20%) Critical Appreciation (Written Examination)

      - Unit 2 (20%) Performance of set dance (Externally assessed)

      - Unit 3 (20%) Performance in a duo/group (Controlled Assessment)

      - Unit 4 (40%) Choreography (Controlled Assessment)

WHY STUDY DANCE

Dance is an activity that is both exhilarating and liberating to watch or do. The instinct to dance is fundamentally joyous. It can also be a huge force effectively drawing people together and levelling them through sheer hard work. Dance is an art for contributing to student’s personal and social development, fitness and well being. Students develop confidence and self-esteem.

CURRICULUM LEADER:

S Kemshall