What is the course?
The Dance course follows the NPA Level 5 Dance outline, which consists of both practical and theory work.
The Performing Arts industries are very popular sectors which are rapidly growing and have a wide variety of different employment opportunities from Dance Teacher to a professional dancer. Dance is a rewarding and enjoyable course which provides a foundation of knowledge which can be transferrable into any of these career pathways.
How will I learn?
- Working both in a team/group and as an individual
- Communication and interpersonal skills for positive life relationships
- Planning, preparing and organisational skills
- Demonstrating appropriate etiquette and respect for others
- The course provides the opportunity to enhance Mental, Emotional, Social and Physical Wellbeing
What topics will I learn?
Pupils will be asked to develop technique in Hip Hop, Contemporary and Jazz dance before applying research skills to develop your knowledge about these genres and how they have come to be the way they are today and the choreographers involved. You will also be asked to perform and be filmed performing a taught choreographed piece demonstrating your ability in the genre. Within the choreography unit, dancers will develop their ability to create unique choreography in line with a theme of their choice. They will learn through workshops to help with this process, which will also be assessed. This unit will culminate in the creation of a piece of choreography by each dancer.
Pupils will learn the basics of different genres of dance and also the steps of how to choreograph their own dance routine.
As part of the BGE, your S3 personalisation will help build the knowledge and skills required for a successful senior phase. We pride ourselves on our ability to increase pupils’ confidence and self-esteem through learners challenging themselves and performing in unfamiliar situations. This is done gradually during the course and is an excellent opportunity to learn in new and exciting ways. S3 Dance also provides learners with many transferable skills, which will be very beneficial in their senior phase.
What skills are developed?
- Literacy (talking and listening)
- Health and wellbeing (physical and emotional)
- Employability, Enterprise and Citizenship (working with others)
- Thinking Skills (applying and analysing)
- Confidence and self-esteem
How will I be assessed?
All NPA 5 units will be internally assessed. Performances will be recorded and assessed against a criteria checklist and written work will be graded.
What might this help me with when I leave school?
Completing this course will help build the skills and knowledge for many practical and physical related courses (college and university) and careers.
