Level 1 Dance

In Year 11 Dance you will:

• develop and extend your dance techniques, vocabularies and ensemble skills through exploring, refining and presenting a range of dance performances as part of a group
• develop performance skills, confidence and use of expressive qualities by presenting dances in class and at the annual dance showcase 
• explore, describe and reflect on how the elements of dance, choreographic devices and production technologies can be used to create imaginative movement, effectively communicate ideas and add visual effect in dance choreographies 
• learn how to use dance to challenge ideas and inspire change 
• develop leadership skills through leading others in dance

• explore, investigate and describe the features and backgrounds of a variety of dance genres
• develop and demonstrate skills in selected dance genres and styles and explore the use of a variety of technologies
• select and use choreographic devices, structures, processes and technologies to develop and give form to dance ideas
• prepare, rehearse and perform a range of dances and demonstrate an understanding of the performance requirements of the genres and contexts
• describe, explain and respond to the ways than dance uses elements, devices, structures, performance skills and production technologies to communicate images, themes, feelings and moods