Dance Autumn Term

In this first look at Dance in GCSE we will explore different styles and genres, focusing on musical theatre and dancing as a character, then moving onto jazz dance through the choreographer Bob Fosse. Small group dances will be choreographed to help build an understanding of patterns and formation.   Learners will also complete a written portfolio of evidence based on a professional dance work.

 Identity, Storytelling and Culture 

• A summative practical performance at the end of the unit. Component 2 grid used for this performance assessment.  

• A formative and summative assessment of vocabulary and knowledge.  Component 1 grid used to assess the portfolio of evidence.

Learners will receive guidance in a variety of ways.  These include marked assessments, reports, feedback in books, 1:1 interaction, Google Classroom. 

The next focal point is dancing in movies and how choreographers create dance for the camera, moving onto dance in music videos and questioning can dance be original? We will use this time to choreograph whole class dances. Each learner will be logging their journey using their iPad to film choreography as well as create written notes to help them build a bank of knowledge. 

Identity, Storytelling and Culture

• A summative practical performance at the end of the unit.  Component 3 used for this practical performance.

• A formative and summative assessment of vocabulary and knowledge.

Learners will receive guidance in a variety of ways.  These include marked assessments, reports, feedback in books, 1:1 interaction, Google Classroom.