Year 12 Preparatory Work
Preparing for Borlase
It is important that all students are confident that they can make an effective, purposeful start to their A level courses in September 2024. All departments have been asked to outline preparatory work that students should complete over the summer.
Preparatory work
Research the life, styles, influences and at least two professional works of the choreographers/companies below:
Isadora Duncan
Ballet Russe
Marie Rambert
Ruth St Denis
Ted Shawn
Martha Graham
Merce Cunningham
Alvin Ailey
Christopher Bruce
Matthew Bourne
Jasmin Vardimon
Russell Maliphant
Akram Khan
Explore the dance world today. How many independent contemporary dance companies can you find that are currently performing? What makes them individual and how are they pushing the boundaries of dance?
Create a one minute solo based on the repertoire of one of the choreographers above, ensure you are encapsulating their style and any choreographic features. Be brave in your choice of accompaniment and spend some time searching for the perfect piece of music for your work.