Dance
Dance in Key Stage 3 at Mary Hare is delivered in conjunction with the Music department. Pupils study a variety of different dance styles to a wide range of accompaniment. Through experiential learning, pupils develop their creative, appreciation and performance skills whilst being encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities and school performances.
Year | Content |
7 | Introduction to dance, The Spy Dance, responding to a Stimulus, preparing for Performance. |
8 | Rock and Roll, Street Dance, Choreography, Preparing for Performance. |
9 | Performing a Solo, performing in a Duet or Trio in response to a study of a professional dance work, Individual Choreography / Preparing an Audition piece or Preparing for Performance. |
10 and 11 | Pupils follow the AQA GCSE Dance new specification, including learning 4 Set Phrases, studying 6 Professional Dance works, develop their knowledge and understanding of good practice and the theoretical aspects of choreography, they perform in a trio or duet, create their own choreography and are assessed in all areas, performance, choreography and appreciation through practical assessments and a written examination. Btec Performing Arts Level 2 Dance Pathway. (The equivalent of one GCSE) Pupils prepare an individual showcase, then prepare for a performance, before completing a final unit, Dance Skills. |
12 and 13 | A Level Dance or Btec Performing Arts Diploma, Level 3, which is a modular course that can be completed in units and gives pupils a final qualification worth up to the equivalent of 2 full A Levels. The course offers a great degree of flexibility and can therefore be tailored to meet the needs of individual pupils. Pupils develop their knowledge and understanding of working practices, the life of a dancer and how a dancer performs as well as completing a written task in response to a question set by the examination board under controlled conditions. |