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 2025. 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.

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