Curriculum Outline

Year 9
Autumn Half Term 1 Autumn Half Term 2
Introduction to Dance –

Focusing on creating motifs/phrases using a range of stimuli.

 Introduction to command words, subject specific language & dance influences.
Spring Half Term 1 Spring Half Term 2
Solo work based on exam criteria. Linking theory to practical through subject specific vocaburly Duet/trio work.

Dance influences continued.
Summer Half Term 1 Summer Half Term 2
Choreography based on influences,

Group/pair work focusing on Expressive skills.

 Exam style writing –

Language of response and responding to influences

 

Year 10
Autumn Half Term 1 Autumn Half Term 2
Choreography using a stimulus & Solo work.

Dance influences taught through theory.

 Duet/trio work based on exam board solo work.

Recapping Key language.

Linking theory to practical
Spring Half Term 1 Spring Half Term 2
Mock choreography in groups focusing on the exam criteria.

Exam preparation for Pre-public examinations

 Showcase.

Pre-public examination
Summer Half Term 1 Summer Half Term 2
Solo work based on exam board criteria

Dance influences through theory.

 Duet/trio based on solo.

Group choreography.

Dance influences continued.

Year 11
Autumn Half Term 1 Autumn Half Term 2
Solo work recorded.

Influences continued through exploration.

 Choreography introduced.

Exam preparation focusing on subject specific language.
Spring Half Term 1 Spring Half Term 2
Duets/Trio created, performed & recorded.

Choreography recorded.

 Influences completed through theory & exam preparation continued.
Summer Half Term 1 Summer Half Term 2
Written exam