GCSE Dance (Extra - Curricular)
What is GCSE Dance all about?
GCSE Dance is all about understanding dance performance and dance styles. The two year course is essentially practical. Students will learn and perform a number of dance pieces and dance styles. They will improve their dance technique and performance skills. Students will look at a range of professional choreographers and apply their choreographic skills to their own work. There will be opportunities to go on dance trips and perform in lots of public performances.
Teaching Staff
Mrs Rogers
Course Components:
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Coursework:
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% of final grade
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Choreography:
Students choreograph their own dance to a topic of their chose.
Programme Notes
While the students are making up their own dance, they have to keep a record of their progress.
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30%
10%
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Performance:
Students perform a dance with has been taught them by their teacher.
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20%
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Set Study: Practical Exam.
Students learn and perform a contemporary dance piece which has been produced by a professional dancer
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20%
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Written Exam: 2 hours long
Taken at the end of year 11. Students answer short and extended questions
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20%
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How does it follow on from what I have learned before?
GCSE Dance follows on from all the dance work that students learn at KS3
(Year 7-9). You will learn a number of dances from many different cultures and styles. There will be plenty of performing for the students so the course is perfect for building confidence.
What about my results?
You can achieve grades A*-G in GCSE Dance. The final grade is reported in August.
What other skills might I develop?
GCSE Dance gives students a number of dance skills, but it also helps them develop life skills and attributes including decision making, critical and creative thinking, ability to co-operate with others.
What could I do next with GCSE Dance?
There are lots of things you could do in the Performing Arts Industry if you have a Dance GCSE. If you are unsure, the best thing would be to speak to your teacher.
You could go on to study one of the many performing Arts courses offered at the school, such as BTEC National Awards & Certificates in Performing Arts. You could also go on to further education to study for an AS or A level in dance.
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