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.
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GCSE Dance
Year 10
Term 1
Safe practice, actions / dynamics / space / relationships, 'Emancipation of Expressionism' professional work.
Term 2
Using stimuli as a starting point. The choreography process. 'Artificial Things' professional work.
Term 3
Set phrase 1: Shift. ‘Within Her Eyes’ professional work.
Term 4
Physical Performance skills. Performance and choreography for the mock.
Term 5
Set phrase 2: Flux
Term 6
‘A Linha Curva’ professional work.
Year 11
Terms 1 & 2
Performance skills and duo/trio performance. Choreography piece. ‘Infra’ professional work.
Term 3
Rehearsal and preparation for practical exam. ‘Shadows’ professional work.
Term 4
Revision of hypothetical choreography questions. Knowledge and appreciation of professional works.
Term 5
Revision: answering exam questions.