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 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.