What is National 5 and Higher Dance?
The overall aim of the course is to learn and perform a broad range of dance skills and techniques while also understanding and applying safe dance practice in relation to physical wellbeing. Apply a broad range of complex choreographic principles, devices and structures in choreographed sequences while responding to a range of stimuli using imagination and creativity to create choreography. You will also be required to evaluate your own work and that of others. The National 5 and Higher Dance courses also allows you to convey a range of themes, ideas and emotions through movement while building up a knowledge and understanding of theatre arts relevant to dance. Lastly, you will research, develop and critically evaluate the creative process through choreography.
What skills are developed?
- Ability to evaluate own performance and plan for future improvement—skills and planning tools that are transferable into improving performance in any subject area or aspect of life
- Communication and interpersonal skills for positive life relationships
- Planning, preparing and organisational skills
- Demonstrating appropriate etiquette and respect for others
What kind of person does it take?
- The course is perfect for learners interested in developing their technical skills and creativity within dance
- Learners full of energy and enthusiasm
- Sets ambitious targets and work towards achieving them
- Enjoy learning in practical contexts as well as classroom based
- Works respectfully with others in a team
Horizons – where can this subject take you?
A career in Expressive Arts is interesting and fun. It involves a lifetime of continuous learning to adapt to changes in society and the theatrical world. The Performing Arts industries are very popular sectors which are continually growing and have a variety of different employment opportunities from a Dance Teacher to a professional performer. Dance is a rewarding and enjoyable course which provides a foundation of knowledge which can be transferable into any of these career pathways.
Pathways – how can I make progression?
School
- National 5 Dance; Higher Dance
- Leadership – helping with BGE Dance classes
- PE Pathways
College
- Courses available at Dance for All college.
Employment
- Opportunities with the performing arts.
University
Related subjects Dance works well with:
Physical Education, Music and Drama
