dance - year 12

“Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body”

– Martha Graham –

Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
Performance Technique classes in Ballet, Contemporary (Graham) & Jazz Choreography Workshops linked to different stimuli Critical Engagement: Rambert Introduction to Ballet Rambert pre-1966 Norman Morrice & 1966 vision Pierrot Lunaire (1967) Critical Engagement: American Jazz Origins of Jazz dance Jack Cole / Busby Berkeley / Fred Astaire / Agnes de Mille Features of jazz dance	Performance Technique linked to Bruce Technique & performance skills linked to Kelly works Solo in the style of Bruce Choreography Choreography workshops on past A level questions Critical Engagement: Rambert Christopher Bruce (Associate Director 1975) John Chesworth (Artistic Director – 1974) Cruel Garden (1977) Robert North Critical Engagement: American Jazz Anchors Aweigh (1945) On the Town (1949) An American in Paris (1951)	Performance Technique linked to North Technique & performance skills linked to SITR Choreography Using a past A level question to create a group dance, each dancer responsible for a section of choreography Critical Engagement: Rambert Robert North (Artistic Director 1981) Lonely Town Lonely Street (Nor 81) Death & the Maiden (Nor 1984) Critical Engagement: American Jazz Singin' in the Rain Introduction to subject matter/narrative/context Analysis of choreographed sections; 1. Fit as a fiddle, 2. All I do is dream of you, 3. Make 'em laugh An American in Paris (1951)	Performance Technique linked to North Short solo in the style of North Technique & performance skills linked to SITR Choreography Develop and refine group choreography to clearly communicate question Critical Engagement: Rambert The Triumvirate Ghost Dances (Br 81) Wildlife (Als 84) Critical Engagement: American Jazz Singin' in the Rain (continued) Analysis of choreographed sections; 4. Beautiful Girl / You were meant for me, 5. Moses Supposes, 6. Good Morning	Performance Technique linked to Cunningham and Alston Technique & performance skills linked to SITR Short solo in the style of Kelly Choreography Using a past A level question each A level dancer will create their own group dance Critical Engagement: Rambert Richard Alston (Artistic Director 1986) Cunningham Soda Lake (1986) Critical Engagement: American Jazz Significance of work to the choreographer & genre	Performance Technique linked to Cunningham and Alston Technique & performance skills linked to SITR Short solo in style of chosen practitioner Choreography Develop and refine group choreography to clearly communicate question Critical Engagement: Rambert Christoper Bruce (Artistic Director 1994) Vision for RDC Swansong (94) Critical Engagement: American Jazz Revision prep for Component 2 Exam questions – Timings
Assessment
Short answer exam questions linked to section A (RDC)	Essay – movement style Kelly	Year 12 Internal class assessment: Section A short	Mock: Performance in a group linked to Y13 A level	Year 12 Internal class assessment: Section A short	Mock choreography Written Exam (2½ hrs)
Component 1: Practical Exam - 50% (80 marks) • Group choreography (40 marks) • Performance of a solo linked to practitioner (20 marks) • Performance in a quartet (20 marks)			Component 2: Written Exam - 50% (80 marks) Knowledge & understanding and critical appreciation of two set works within 1 area of study. 1. Rooster from Rambert Dance Company (compulsory area of study) Singin’ in the Rain from American Jazz Dance (1940-75)

Autumn 1	Autumn 2
Performance Technique classes in Ballet, Contemporary (Graham) & Jazz Choreography Workshops linked to different stimuli Critical Engagement: Rambert Introduction to Ballet Rambert pre-1966 Norman Morrice & 1966 vision Pierrot Lunaire (1967) Critical Engagement: American Jazz Origins of Jazz dance Jack Cole / Busby Berkeley / Fred Astaire / Agnes de Mille Features of jazz dance	Performance Technique linked to Bruce Technique & performance skills linked to Kelly works Solo in the style of Bruce Choreography Choreography workshops on past A level questions Critical Engagement: Rambert Christopher Bruce (Associate Director 1975) John Chesworth (Artistic Director – 1974) Cruel Garden (1977) Robert North Critical Engagement: American Jazz Anchors Aweigh (1945) On the Town (1949) An American in Paris (1951)
Assessment
Short answer exam questions linked to section A (RDC)	Essay – movement style Kelly
Component 1: Practical Exam - 50% (80 marks) • Group choreography (40 marks) • Performance of a solo linked to practitioner (20 marks) • Performance in a quartet (20 marks)	Component 2: Written Exam - 50% (80 marks) Knowledge & understanding and critical appreciation of two set works within 1 area of study. 1. Rooster from Rambert Dance Company (compulsory area of study) Singin’ in the Rain from American Jazz Dance (1940-75)

Spring 1	Spring 2
Performance Technique linked to North Technique & performance skills linked to SITR Choreography Using a past A level question to create a group dance, each dancer responsible for a section of choreography Critical Engagement: Rambert Robert North (Artistic Director 1981) Lonely Town Lonely Street (Nor 81) Death & the Maiden (Nor 1984) Critical Engagement: American Jazz Singin' in the Rain Introduction to subject matter/narrative/context Analysis of choreographed sections; 1. Fit as a fiddle, 2. All I do is dream of you, 3. Make 'em laugh An American in Paris (1951)	Performance Technique linked to North Short solo in the style of North Technique & performance skills linked to SITR Choreography Develop and refine group choreography to clearly communicate question Critical Engagement: Rambert The Triumvirate Ghost Dances (Br 81) Wildlife (Als 84) Critical Engagement: American Jazz Singin' in the Rain (continued) Analysis of choreographed sections; 4. Beautiful Girl / You were meant for me, 5. Moses Supposes, 6. Good Morning
Assessment
Year 12 Internal class assessment: Section A short	Mock: Performance in a group linked to Y13 A level
Component 1: Practical Exam - 50% (80 marks) • Group choreography (40 marks) • Performance of a solo linked to practitioner (20 marks) • Performance in a quartet (20 marks)	Component 2: Written Exam - 50% (80 marks) Knowledge & understanding and critical appreciation of two set works within 1 area of study. 1. Rooster from Rambert Dance Company (compulsory area of study) Singin’ in the Rain from American Jazz Dance (1940-75)

Summer 1	Summer 2
Performance Technique linked to Cunningham and Alston Technique & performance skills linked to SITR Short solo in the style of Kelly Choreography Using a past A level question each A level dancer will create their own group dance Critical Engagement: Rambert Richard Alston (Artistic Director 1986) Cunningham Soda Lake (1986) Critical Engagement: American Jazz Significance of work to the choreographer & genre	Performance Technique linked to Cunningham and Alston Technique & performance skills linked to SITR Short solo in style of chosen practitioner Choreography Develop and refine group choreography to clearly communicate question Critical Engagement: Rambert Christoper Bruce (Artistic Director 1994) Vision for RDC Swansong (94) Critical Engagement: American Jazz Revision prep for Component 2 Exam questions – Timings
Assessment
Year 12 Internal class assessment: Section A short	Mock choreography Written Exam (2½ hrs)
Component 1: Practical Exam - 50% (80 marks) • Group choreography (40 marks) • Performance of a solo linked to practitioner (20 marks) • Performance in a quartet (20 marks)	Component 2: Written Exam - 50% (80 marks) Knowledge & understanding and critical appreciation of two set works within 1 area of study. 1. Rooster from Rambert Dance Company (compulsory area of study) Singin’ in the Rain from American Jazz Dance (1940-75)

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