Through dance, learners have rich opportunities to be creative and to experience inspiration and enjoyment. Creating and performing will be the core activities for all learners, and taking part in dance contributes to their physical education and physical activity. Learners develop their technical skills and the quality of their movement, and use their imagination and skills to create and choreograph dance sequences. They further develop their knowledge and understanding and their capacity to enjoy dance through evaluating performances and commenting on their work and the work of others.
Curriculum for Excellence: Expressive Arts
✨ Dance Learning in Glasgow
Glasgow’s Framework for Expressive Arts – Dance supports high-quality teaching and learning from Early to Fourth Level.
The framework provides:
- A clear progression of skills and learning experiences
- Benchmarks for each level
- Practical classroom and digital resources to support creative and inclusive dance education
CREATE Dance helps teachers deliver inspiring, accessible, and enjoyable learning that encourages pupils of all abilities to express themselves through movement and performance.
🎟️ Opportunities and Partnerships
CREATE works with professional artists, choreographers and organisations to connect schools with Glasgow’s vibrant dance community. Partnerships with organisations such as Scottish Ballet, YDance (Scottish Youth Dance) and Dance Base offer pupils opportunities to experience dance in professional contexts — from workshops and performances to digital collaborations and city-wide events.
These partnerships not only support skill development but also foster teamwork, creativity and self-expression, helping young people build confidence through performance.
📘 Professional Learning and Resources
Teachers can access a wide range of resources and learning opportunities through CREATE and national partners:
- CREATE CLPL Opportunities
- Expressive Arts Framework – Dance
- SQA National Qualifications: Dance
- National Expressive Arts PLC – Education Scotland (Glow login required)
🩰 Dance in Action
Across Glasgow’s schools, dance continues to inspire creativity, confidence, and connection. From early years movement exploration to senior-phase choreography and performance, pupils develop a lifelong appreciation of the arts and the joy of expressive movement.
Through CREATE projects and partnerships, Glasgow’s young dancers showcase their talents in school performances, community events, and national celebrations — celebrating the power of dance to unite, express and inspire.
