Aims & Objectives

To share in the ethos of the school and to develop the intellectual, social and physical potential of all students. To set out a progressive and cumulative experience in dance. To provide a curriculum where all students can build on success and recognise the progress they are making. To promote self confidence, self expression and a sense of responsibility. To provide opportunities to learn how dance communicates artistic intention and experiment with choreographic form. To provide opportunities for students to be creative through choreographing and performing solo and group dances. To provide opportunities for self evaluation. To provide students opportunities to see performances, including their peers and professionals. To actively encourage students to work collaboratively, and to recognise cultural and historical differences and similarities in dance. To develop the student’s knowledge, skills and techniques, to enable artistic expression. To provide students with the opportunity to describe, analyse, interpret and evaluate a variety of dance forms. To use different kinds of performance technology and stimuli. To provide opportunities to promote social awareness and citizenship. Develop knowledge and understanding of safe and effective practice.