
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%
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