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

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

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
Cycle 1	Cycle 2	Cycle 3	Cycle 4
Musical Theatre	Africa	Programme/Film	Jazz and Blues

Y8 Performing Arts
Cycle 1	Cycle 2	Cycle 3	Cycle 4
Comedy	Pop/Rap/Dance Music	‘Castaway’ project	Crimewatch

Y9 Performing Arts
Cycle 1/2	Cycle 3/4
Introduction of Theatre roles	Application of Theatre roles