Pupils in Year 7 are introduced to physical skills, motif and key technical skills. Lessons are on a rotation with Drama, where pupils typically study each discipline in approximately 7 week blocks. Pupils will be expected to replicate, create and perform in each rotation.
Year 7 Overview
June Topic/Big Question Theme(s)
Trinity 2 July
Michaelmas 1 Sept Oct What physical skills do I use when dancing?
Nov
Michaelmas 2 Dec
Lent 1 Jan What is a mtoif? Why is it useful?
Street dance. Showing an intention of 'time' through action choices. Performance and choreography skills Dance actions, physical skills, canon, unison, formation. History and social context of street dance
Understanding the key ingredients of dance (ASDR). Choreography skills
Key Skills
Team work - compromise, timemanagement, decision making. Physical skills- coordiation, extension, strength.
Physical skills, technical skills. Team work
Assessment
Performance in the final week to the class audience
Performance in the final week to the class audience. Pupils self asssess.
Careers
Performer.
Choreographer, performer.
Personal and Spiritual Development
Koinonia, Trust, Patience, Compassion
Koinonia, Trust, Patience, Compassion
Key Knowledge
Any other key information (If relevant)
Motif. Action, Space, Dynamics and Relationships (ASDR)
Lent 2 Feb
Mar
Apr
Trinity 1 May