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Dance is not simply about performance. It is a whole process; starting with an initial idea and creatively developing this idea into a final piece, consisting of many carefully considered elements. Dance gives pupils the freedom to express, to develop physical skills, technique and to also form critical appreciation of their own and others' work. Pupils will learn and experience a wide variety of professional choreographer's work, appreciating and analysing key constituent features.
Dance GCSE - Years 10, 11
| Year 10, Terms 1-6 | |
|---|---|
| 10.1 | Safe practice, actions/dynamics/space/relationships, 'Emancipation of Expressionism' professional works |
| 10.2 | Using stimuli as a starting point, choreographic processes, 'Artificial Things' professional works |
| 10.3 | Performance skills, Shift set phrase, 'Within Her Eyes' professional works |
| 10.4 | Choreography and performance piece for mocks |
| 10.5 | Set phrase Flux, how to improve physical skills 'A Linha Curva' professional works |
| 10.6 | Duo/Trio Performance piece, expressive skills |
| Year 11, Terms 1-6 | |
| 11.1 | NEA choreography, technical performance skills, 'Infra' professional work |
| 11.2 | NEA choreography, mental performance skills, 'Shadows' professional works |
| 11.3 | Rehearsal and preparation for practical exam. |
| 11.4 | Revision of hypothetical choreography questions. Rehearsal and preparation for practical exam. Practical exam. |
| 11.5 | Revision: answering exam questions. |