Dance

“Creativity is putting your imagination to work, and it’s producing the most extraordinary results in Human Culture.” Ken Robinson

Miss J Hart (Head of Department)

Mr J McHugh (Director of Arts - Leadership)

Ms L Hartley (Teacher of Dance)

Curriculum

Key Stage 4 - BTEC Level Two First Award Performing Arts (Dance)

Students will work on a number of units throughout the year to develop their technical mastery, choreography and performance skills.

Unit 1: Individual Showcase  - 25%

Unit 2: Preparation, Performance and Production 25%

Unit 4: Dance Skills 50%

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Key Stage 5 - BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance)

Students will work on a number of units throughout the 2 year course to develop their skills and knowledge in the three areas of choreography, performance and dance appreciation.

Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners Work

Unit 2: Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance

Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop

Unit 4: Performing Arts in the Community

Unit 8: Classical Ballet Technique

Unit 12: Contemporary Technique

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