Higher Dance
Purpose and aims
The Course provides opportunities for learners to be inspired and challenged by creating, demonstrating and appreciating dance. Learners will use knowledge and understanding of dance techniques and choreographic skills to inform practice, and will also develop skills in appreciating dance practice and theatre arts. As learners develop their knowledge, understanding and skills, they will learn how to use dance techniques and choreography creatively to enhance performance. They will experiment with a range of dance styles and learn how to apply them to enhance their own performances and the performances of others. Learners will also be encouraged to explore the use of theatre arts in dance.
Pupils will learn and develop their practical skills in Jazz and Contemporary styles of Dance.
Purpose and aims
The Course provides opportunities for learners to be inspired and challenged by creating, demonstrating and appreciating dance. Learners will use knowledge and understanding of dance techniques and choreographic skills to inform practice, and will also develop skills in appreciating dance practice and theatre arts. As learners develop their knowledge, understanding and skills, they will learn how to use dance techniques and choreography creatively to enhance performance. They will experiment with a range of dance styles and learn how to apply them to enhance their own performances and the performances of others. Learners will also be encouraged to explore the use of theatre arts in dance.
- The aims of the Course are to enable learners to:
- develop a broad range of technical dance skills
- understand and apply knowledge of a range of choreographic skills to create a dance for a group
- work imaginatively and demonstrate creativity through problem solving, critical thinking, analysis and reflective practice
- co-operate, support and work with others
- consider how theatre arts can enhance a performance
- develop knowledge, understanding and appreciation of dance practice
- apply the principles of safe dance practice
- evaluate their own work and the work of others
Pupils will learn and develop their practical skills in Jazz and Contemporary styles of Dance.