S3

Dance

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Curriculum Leader: Mrs Inkster

Course Description

The main purpose of the course is to equip learners with introductory knowledge, understanding and skills in Dance. To develop a range of appropriate practical skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to dance performance.

The learner will:

  • Learn and develop basic choreographic skills creating and developing movement from 6 different dance actions.

  • Develop their skills in choreography and two different styles / genres of dance selected from different styles.

  • Reflect on the effectiveness of choreographic choices.

  • Be introduced to choreographic devices and stimuli and put into practice through tutor led tasks.

  • Learners will contextualise their learning by understanding and appreciating dance styles and practitioners.

Possible Careers

  • Actor

  • Arts administrator

  • Dance teacher

  • Choreographer

  • Dancer

  • Dance movement psychotherapist

  • Pop musician

  • Stunt performer

  • Yoga teacher