S3 Dance

Course Overview

The course will follow a developmental process; it will lead you through how best to improve your Dance performance across various styles. Pupils will have the opportunity to negotiate the styles of Dance selected. Creativity will be developed through independent and group work when producing choreographic pieces.  The key areas will be as follows:

• How to evaluate own and others dance performances

• How dance styles have changed over the years  

• What influences dance performance and developing these areas

• Dance technique

•  Individual and group performance

• The introduction and development of choreographic devices

Learning and Teaching Approaches

Dance lessons will be taught mainly through the practical context. There will be opportunities for you to use video analysis equipment to evaluate performance. From looking at the work of choreographers and dancers, pupils will develop their understanding of originality of movements and also the importance of posture, alignment and performance skills when dancing. You will set targets with your teacher and the dance techniques will be at an appropriate level for you. 

Homework

Some homework may be necessary throughout the course. 

Assessment Approaches

Assessment will take place both formally and informally throughout the course. Assessment will be made in the practical context.