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“The body says what words cannot”
Martha Graham
The curriculum is inclusive through its exploration of the many different dance styles and the planned opportunity for performing to audiences as a soloist and as a member of an ensemble. Through doing this, pupils develop the skills needed when working with others and learn the importance of cooperation, collaboration and making an effort (an integral part of our Whitefield values).
Throughout their dance journey, students will study professional dance works. They will develop the skill of analysis by looking at a range of styles and repertoires. These skills will thread throughout the whole school curriculum to support independent views and their ability to articulate (through literacy and oracy) a critical analysis.
Impact
- Through dance, our students are able to express themselves fully and be ambitious with their ideas, creativity and expressionism. Students will be continually required throughout this course to self-reflect and plan to improve. Through this and the emphasis to learn beyond the classroom, students will learn vital independent learning skills and resilience.
Implementation
- Developing their own choreography is an important aspect of the dance curriculum. Students are required to create individualised movement from a stimulus, such as images, an emotion or theme. This will require students to sensitively and maturely explore their own feelings and beliefs.
- Students will be challenged to explain their movements, music, costume and choreographic devices to tell their story. Students will be continually required throughout this course to self-reflect and plan to improve. Through this and the emphasis to learn beyond the classroom, students will learn vital independent learning skills and resilience.
- Students are assessed on their ability to perform, choreograph, lead and analyse, This ensures every student has an area that they can all excel in, regardless of any prior dance experience.
