Reading Tasks

Frankenstein

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment.

Available in the LRC.

The intimate act of choreography

The intimate act of choreography by Lynn Ann Blom and Tarin Chaplin


A comprehensive book that covers all aspects of choreography from the most fundamental techniques to highly sophisticated artistic concerns.

Looking at Dances

Looking at dances: A chorological perspective on choreography by Valerie Preston


This book covers the following themes:

  • Does a dance communicate?

  • What?

  • How?

  • Are all dances meaningful?

  • Do spectators see what a choreographer sees?

Writing Tasks

Review

Write a review about a performance you have been to see at The Sandpit or another theatre to go in the Sandprint.

Article

Interview one of the Sandpit crew about putting on a production in the theatre and write an article.

Listening Tasks

Musical listening task

Choose a musical playlist to listen to such as;

  • Matilda,

  • School of Rock,

  • West Side Story.

Choose one song and create a dance routine to the chorus (or more).

Watching Tasks

Sadlers Wells Theatre

Watch a performance at Sadlers Wells Theatre in Angel (London), which hosts a variety of dance works from contemporary to hip-hop companies.

Sadlers Wells strive to make and share dance that inspires us all. As one of the world’s leading dance organisations, they’re dedicated to dance in all its forms and invite you to experience all it has to offer.

Musicals

Visit London’s West End or your local theatre and watch a musical of your choice.

Research Tasks

Christopher Bruce

Research Christopher Bruce

Research and write up your findings about the famous British dance practitioner.

Trips & Visits

MOVE IT

Move It Dance Event

MOVE IT is the world’s biggest dance event, bringing together 31,389 people from the performing arts community. Whether you’re a dancer, teacher, spectator, student or parent, the show has something for everyone.

Royal Opera House

Royal Opera House. Take a tour of the Royal Opera House

The Royal Opera House is an opera house and major performing arts venue in Covent Garden, central London. It is the home of The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet, and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.

Pineapple Dance Studio

Pineapple Dance Studio. Visit Pineapple and take part in a dance class if you can.

Pineapple Dance Studios is a dance studio complex, performing arts school, and associated dancewear, clothing, and eyewear brand, based in London.

Creative Tasks

Audition or workshop

Audition for a Sandringham dance company and/or take part in a dance workshop in a new style.

Music Video

Create a music video using videoing and editing tools and incorporating any dance style for the choreography.

Student Led Tasks

Arts Award

Take part in Bronze and/or Silver Arts Award.

A range of unique qualifications that supports anyone aged up to 25 to grow as artists and arts leaders, inspiring them to connect with and take part in the wider arts world through taking challenges in an art form.

House Choreography/House Arts

Assist your house in the two dance house events.

Warm-up and Cool Down

Lead a warm-up or cool down in your dance class or dance club.