Dance

The study of dance provides pupils with an opportunity to express themselves in an artistic form. Students will learn discipline and control whilst doing something creative and enjoyable. Performing in front of their peers, students will gain an increase in confidence that will aid them in all aspects of life. At Darton, dance provides pupils with the opportunity to:

• Learn set dances taught by the teacher, by others, from professional repertoire
• Learn dance vocabulary
• Experience & become familiar with the conventions of dances in different styles
• Choreograph solo, duo, small group dances
• Learn how to use a range of choreographic devices
• Improve your performance skills
• Perform in front of your peers & a broader based audience
• See professional works
• Look at reviews of professional works
• Write reviews of works, your own and those of others
• Compare & contrast works
• Look at the cultural & historical contexts of dances