The course is made up of 3 main strands: performance, choreography and appreciation. Students will be required to take part in regular technique class and will regularly choreograph work of their own in a variety of styles. Students will develop knowledge of areas of study from dance history, as well as a deeper understanding of a set work to critically analyse in terms of its content and context. Students will select a key practitioner from history to reproduce a solo in his/her style and dance as part of a group in performance. Students will also choreograph a group dance on others to demonstrate thorough investigation, research, craft and manipulation of movement material.
Grade 5 or above in GCSE Dance and English Prior training or experience in dance is a huge asset, including GCSE dance. Similar transferable skills that develop your coordination, kinesthetic awareness, agility and flexibility can be an advantage too such as martial arts, gymnastics and cheerleading. A good writing style is important and a creative mind will suit this course
Informal assessments take place regularly through practical performances of work in progress during class. This is supported by regular teacher, self and peer feedback. Students will be more formally assessed in all unit areas at least once per term. Assessment can be in written or practical form and regular homework will inform this process.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | 94-98 Leigham Court Road, LONDON, SW16 2QB |
The course is made up of 3 main strands: performance, choreography and appreciation. Students will be required to take part in regular technique class and will regularly choreograph work of their own in a variety of styles. Students will develop knowledge of areas of study from dance history, as well as a deeper understanding of a set work to critically analyse in terms of its content and context. Students will select a key practitioner from history to reproduce a solo in his/her style and dance as part of a group in performance. Students will also choreograph a group dance on others to demonstrate thorough investigation, research, craft and manipulation of movement material.
Grade 5 or above in GCSE Dance and English Prior training or experience in dance is a huge asset, including GCSE dance. Similar transferable skills that develop your coordination, kinesthetic awareness, agility and flexibility can be an advantage too such as martial arts, gymnastics and cheerleading. A good writing style is important and a creative mind will suit this course
Informal assessments take place regularly through practical performances of work in progress during class. This is supported by regular teacher, self and peer feedback. Students will be more formally assessed in all unit areas at least once per term. Assessment can be in written or practical form and regular homework will inform this process.
