Dance
Dance will give you the opportunity to develop the skills that you have learnt so far in PE. You will have three lessons per week, which will incorporate both practical and theory, providing you with rich opportunities in exploring some of the professional works that you study in Y10 and Y11. This course will also help you to develop professionalism as a performer, trust and communication as you work together with your peers and you build on your skills as a choreographer.
WHY CHOOSE DANCE
Studying Dance will give you a range of opportunities but also build on core skills that employers, colleges and universities will look for post-16. Dance allows you to actively engage with the community and provide you with rich opportunities that will allow you to become successful in a range of employment opportunities. Performing builds confidence, allows you to manage difficult situations and take time to practice and prep to demonstrate the highest expectations and succeed.
COURSE CONTENT
•Work as part of a team in creating practical pieces that will go towards final assessments and live performances
•Watch a variety of professional works that look into different genres of dance
•Learn the technical language of choreography and the skills it takes to make a dance piece innovative and professional
•Look at different ways to evaluate and improve performance and knowledge through the use of assessment skills
•Have the opportunity to take part in workshops and watch professional live performances
SUBJECT UNITS AND ASSESSMENT OUTLINE
BTEC:
Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts (Internal)
Component 2: Techniques in the Performing Arts (Internal)
Component 3: Performing to a brief (External)
This performance will be filmed in exam conditions at the end of Y11
GCSE:
Component 1: Performance
Solo and Group performance (30%)
Choreography (30%)
Component 2: Dance Appreciation (40%)
The paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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