An introduction to learning dance 

• Apply basic physical and technical skills to a Hip-Hop style dance 
• Demonstrate some basic choreographic skills 

• The definition of actions, dynamics, spatial design and dance relationships 
• Describe the role of a dancer 

Jazz dance (Musical Theatre) 

• Execute a Musical Theatre dance with some application of physical skills 
• Perform repertoire with some accuracy in the actions, dynamics and spatial content 
• To engage in rehearsals with commitment and concentration 

• The acronym FAST BEC. 
• The definition of key physical skills (flexibility, accuracy, stamina, timing, balance, energy, control) 
• Describe the role of a choreographer 

Dance Style Workshops 

• Apply physical and technical skills to material learnt in each style 
• Apply appropriate stylistic qualities for a range of dance styles 
• Analyse and describe similarities and differences between a range of dance styles 

• Describe key features of at least one dance style 
• Define key interpretative skills: musicality, projection and focus 

Contemporary Dance 

• Execute a Contemporary dance with application of physical skills 
• Perform repertoire with accuracy in the actions, dynamics and spatial content 
• Engage in rehearsals with commitment and concentration 
• Identify and describe actions, dynamics, spatial designs and relationship content in a professional work 
• Identify strengths, weaknesses and targets in your own and others’ performances 

• The definition of repertoire, stimulus and motif

Choreography 

• Choreograph a group dance from a brief 
• Evaluate the create process and final outcome

• Define the following dance relationships (unison, canon, accumulation, mirroring, question & answer) 
• Define the dance structures binary, ternary and episodic

Scripted performances; focussing on physical and vocal skills.

• Devise scripts through improvisation, creating a clear purpose and meaning to a performance 
• - Be able to perform scripted extracts, staying in role for at least 1 minute. 
• - Select and apply at least 3 physical and vocal skills to help develop characterisation throughout a performance 
• - Contribute to a performance by using at least 1 interpretive skill. 

• Understand how characterisation and personality can be shown through physical skills such as body language 
• How to identify key themes and issues within a script 
• Understand and identify the different purpose’ of scripts. 
• To discuss strengths and weakness of a performance giving specific examples. 

Theatre styles and practitioners 

• Perform a sequence of movements and techniques to create a story. 
• Apply scripted extracts with movement to tell a story. 
• Apply at least 1 stylistic quality to a performance. 
• Devise performances in different styles using at least 2 different techniques. 

• Understand what a theatre practitioner is 
• Know how to adapt physical and vocal skills to tell a story in a specific style 
• Understand the creative process used in different styles, 
• Be a team player by contributing creative ideas for performances. 
• Outline two different stylistic qualities used by an actor to perform in a specific style 

Responding to a brief

• Use a stimulus to create a clear storyline for performance 
• Apply at least 2 rehearsal techniques to develop performance material 
• Develop a clear purpose to show the final idea 
• Apply physical and vocal skills in order to develop characterisation 

• Describe and explain the different starting points to a devised performance 
• Know how to contribute and develop ideas effectively 
• Know how to devise characters using physical and vocal skills to create clear personalities. 

Set and lighting design 

• Create 2D set designs which reflect cultures and key content of scripts. 
• Use model making skills to create mini 3d versions of Set designs. 
• Develop lighting designs for scenes in performances through ‘capture’ 
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• Understand and describe the process used by a set designer. 
• Describe the key skills and responsibilities of a set designer 
• Describe the key skills and responsibilities of a lighting designer 
• Understand how to use technical software and equipment to develop basic designs 

Designing for concerts 

• Create 2D floor designs for concerts 
• Create backdrop designs for individual moments of concert 
• Create lighting designs for concerts 
• Create costume designs considering texture and movement 
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• Understand the process and elements involved for a floor plan 
• Understand how chases can be used in lighting to develop an atmosphere 
• Describe the types of material used in costumes. 
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Designing a brief 

• Create time management plans for each specialism 
• Develop design ideas and final designs in specific specialist area. 
• Develop materials in specialised area for performance. 
• Apply design concepts to live performances 
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• Identify semiotics of colours and symbols 
• Describe how semiotics influence lighting and set designs. 
• Describe cultural influences on script and designs in performance 
• Evaluate design concepts and their relevance to the brief 
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