Our Vision
“Dance to express, not to impress!”
Dance is a powerful and expressive subject which encourages pupils to develop their creative, physical, emotional and intellectual capacity, whatever the pupils previous experience in the subject. The study of dance enables students to develop socially whilst promoting creativity, fitness and well-being. As students become performers, they also develop their confidence, self-esteem and team working skills. Students develop knowledge and understanding of dance in the Hayesfield curriculum through performance, choreography and critical appreciation of Dance.
Please Click Here to View the KS3 Curriculum Intent and Implementation Statements
Please Click Here to View the KS4 Curriculum Intent and Implementation Statements
Please Click Here to View the Curriculum Booklet for Dance
The Learning Journey
Please Click Here to Download the Learning Journey PDF
Key Stage 3 Curriculum Resources
Please click on the links below to find resources that will help your daughter to achieve her personal best:
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Year 7 Course Booklet [PDF] | Dance Year 8 Course Booklet [PDF] | Dance Year 9 Course Booklet [PDF] |
Key Stage 4 Curriculum Resources
Please click on the links below to find resources that will help your daughter to achieve her personal best
| Year 10 | Year 11 |
|---|---|
| Dance Curriculum Booklet Year 10 [PDF] | Dance Curriculum Booklet Year 11 |
| Resources Relevant to the Key Stage: Personal Learning Checklist GCSE Dance [PDF] Keywords [PDF] |
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Key Stage 4 Final Exam Resources
Please click on the links below to find resources that will help your daughter to achieve her personal best by preparing thoroughly for her final examinations:
- GCSE Dance Exam Board Specification – AQA https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/dance/gcse/dance-8236
- ArtsPool Dance Education Support- https://arts-pool.co.uk/
You can find more information about the structure of examinations and how to effectively prepare for these in all subjects by clicking here.
Enriching Learning
Activities that we provide to support your daughter’s progress in Dance include:
Key Stage 3:
- Lower School Dance Club
- Yoga club
- Hayesfield Dance Showcase (takes place in Term 2 of each academic year)
- Evening of Dance (takes place in Term 4 of each academic year)
Key Stage 3:
- Lower School Dance Club
- Evening of Dance (takes place in Term 4 of each academic year)
- Workshops with visiting professional artists in order to develop a performance piece for the NEA coursework
- Lunchtime and after school rehearsals to support the development of Performance and Choreography work
You can support your daughter’s progress in Dance by encouraging her to:
Key Stage 3:
- Attend Period 6 LEAP Dance activities
- Volunteer to perform as a soloist or as part of a group in the many Dance Showcases and Evenings of Dance that are held yearly
- Bring the correct kit and equipment for her lessons
- Make healthy food choices and participate in an active lifestyle
Key Stage 4:
- Participate in and/or support Period 6 LEAP activities
- It is important to watch as much dance as possible at the theatre. This will support the development of your daughter’s understanding of critical appreciation when studying the anthology of set works
- There is also an archive of Dance on BBC iplayer called “Dazzling Dance” which can support the anthology unit. Follow this link https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/categories/arts/featured
- Your daughter can also watch some talks on Ted Talks about Dance by following this link https://www.ted.com/topics/dance
- Make healthy food choices and participate in an active lifestyle
- Attend regular dance classes in and outside of school
Recommended Reading List
Here is a list of books that will engage, excite and/or provide invaluable contextual information that will support your daughter’s learning:
Key Stage 3
Year 7 – The Ballet Book by Darcey Bussell
Year 8 – No Ballet Shoes in Syria by Catherine Bruton
Year 9 – Bunheads by Misty Copeland
Key Stage 4
Year 10 – The Oxford Dictionary of Dance by Judith Mackrell.
Year 11 – No way home by Carlos Acosta
Homework
Key Stage 3
- Due to the nature of the subject, the Dance Department sets fewer written tasks but we strongly support attendance at Period 6 LEAP activities
- Homework typically includes: research projects about specific dance styles, choreographers and professional dance works
- Maximum intended length of homework per subject should normally be 30 mins per week in Year 7, extending to 45 minutes in Year 9
Key Stage 4
- Homework is set in line with the School Homework Policy and the intended length of homework is normally 1 hour per week
- Due to the nature of the assessments at GCSE, the Dance Department sets on-going practical homeworks throughout years 10 and 11 where students are expected to regularly record and video their practical evidence
- Theory homework typically included research projects focused on the set works, health and safety research and short answer questions, practice exam questions, consolidation homework and flipped learning work which can be in the form of presentations, delivery of warm-ups/cool downs and movement phrases to teach the rest of the class
