Dance

COMPULSORY TASK:

Task 1:

One of the units you will complete on this course is called ‘Planning for a Career in the Performing Arts’. In preparation for this unit you will need to create a letter of application to the dance course.

Your letter should be formally written and set out. Please include:

What skills you think you have as a dancer and student
What skills you will need to develop throughout the course
Where you see yourself in at the end of the course
Who you are inspired by (dancers and/or choreographers)
A minimum of two photos of you in your favourite dance positions, with an explanation as to why you like it or how it shows your strengths

Task 2:

Create a short solo lasting one minute that showcases your strengths as a performer. You must perform with music. The piece should be choreographed and performed in response to one of the audition adverts listed in the document below.

Please submit the task to your teacher on the first lesson in September. Feel free to do multiple summer tasks if you are unsure on what subjects to study.

You can email d.paulo@springwoodhighschool.co.uk for any questions relating to the task or the course.

Compulsory Dance Summer Task Sheet Download

OPTIONAL EXTENSION:

Task 1:

Maintaining your technique and physical fitness over the summer is important. Continue classes if you can, even if they are online videos. Set yourself targets to improve, such as flexibility, strength, and stamina.

Task 2:

Try to watch as much live or screen dance as possible and explore a range of styles and choreographers. Make a list of what you have seen, including key details such as title, choreographer, company and style. Make a note of anything you find interesting and effective.

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED READING:

Look at professional dance show reels:

Research dance job adverts:

Becoming a dancer:

The following are key dance events/festivals to keep an eye out for and attend: