Key Stage 3
The Key Stage 3 Performing Arts include Dance, Drama and Music. Students have three lessons timetabled per fortnight to explore these subject areas.
Dance
In Years 7 and 8 students student’s develop their understanding of dance terminology and explore a variety of dance styles such as contemporary dance, Irish dance, street dance, African and rock and roll dance. Within this students have the opportunity to create, perform and appraise movement, both individually and in group work.
Y7 Dance |
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Cycle 1 |
Cycle 2 |
Cycle 3 |
Cycle 4 |
Basic actions and introduction to technique |
Development of character in performance. Introduction of dynamic variation and relationships |
Exploration of different styles of dance Irish Street |
Exploration of different styles of dance Stomp African |
Y8 Dance |
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Cycle 1 |
Cycle 2 |
Cycle 3 |
Cycle 4 |
Develop understanding of stimuli |
Contact work |
Exploration of different styles of dance Haka Musical |
Exploration of different styles of dance Charleston/Rock and Roll Fusion |
In Years 7, 8 and 9 students develop their Drama and Music skills. These are explored through various topics throughout KS3 as seen in the tables below.
Y7 Performing Arts |
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Cycle 1 |
Cycle 2 |
Cycle 3 |
Cycle 4 |
Musical Theatre |
Africa |
Programme/Film |
Jazz and Blues |
Y8 Performing Arts |
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Cycle 1 |
Cycle 2 |
Cycle 3 |
Cycle 4 |
Comedy |
Pop/Rap/Dance Music |
‘Castaway’ project |
Crimewatch |
Y9 Performing Arts |
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Cycle 1/2 |
Cycle 3/4 |
Introduction of Theatre roles |
Application of Theatre roles |