Welcome to the Dance Department
In Year 7, every student has one timetabled lesson of Dance per week. In Year 9 they are able to opt to have two Dance lessons per week. Students are encouraged to perform and choreograph their own dances as well explore different movements and dance cultures.
In Years 10 & 11 students are able to opt to take Dance as an exam subject. We currently deliver the BTEC Level 1 / 2 Tech Award in Performing Arts which gives the students the opportunity to create and perform their own dance work, as well as focusing on the aesthetic appreciation of professional dance. Frequent trips to shows are organised and regular dance workshops are run throughout the course.
Curriculum Content
Key Stage 3
Year 7
Students will develop their performance and choreographic skills by exploring the following topics:
In Key Stage 3, students will be assessed in three key areas: performing dance, choreographing dance and evaluating dance.
Year 9
During Year 9, students explore a range of dance techniques including contemporary, urban and jazz. They will also further their choreographic skills by looking into the main components required to create a dance.
Students will have the opportunity to perform to a live audience on two occasions providing valuable experience and assessment opportunities.
Key Stage 4
Year 10 & 11
Students in Years 10 & 11 the Dance pathway through the new BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts.
Students will have the opportunity to perform to a live audience, providing valuable experience and assessment opportunities.
Course Structure
BTEC Level 1 / 2 Tech Award in Performing Arts
Year 10
Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts (30% final grade)
Learners will develop their understanding of the performing arts by examining the work of performing arts professionals and the processes used to create performance. Grades can be awarded at levels 1 and 2. Work is assessed by your teacher and grades are moderated by the exam board.
Year 11
Component 2: Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts (30% final grade)
Learners will develop their performing arts skills and techniques through the reproduction of acting, dance and/or musical theatre repertoire as performers. Grades can be awarded at levels 1 and 2. Work is assessed by your teacher and grades are moderated by the exam board.
Component 3: Responding to a Brief (40% final grade)
Learners will be given the opportunity to work as part of a group to contribute to a workshop performance as a performer/dancer in response to a brief and stimulus. Grades can be awarded at levels 1 and 2. Work is assessed by the exam board.
