St Anselm'sKey Stage 3
The Key Stage 3 Performing Arts include Dance, Drama and Music. Students have three lessons timetabled per fortnight to explore these subject areas.
Dance
In Years 7 and 8 students student’s develop their understanding of dance terminology and explore a variety of dance styles such as contemporary dance, Irish dance, street dance, African and rock and roll dance. Within this students have the opportunity to create, perform and appraise movement, both individually and in group work.
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Y7 Dance |
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Cycle 1 |
Cycle 2 |
Cycle 3 |
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Basic actions and introduction to technique |
Development of character in performance. Introduction of dynamic variation and relationships |
Exploration of different styles of dance Street Bollywood Irish |
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Y8 Dance |
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Cycle 1 |
Cycle 2 |
Cycle 3 |
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Contact work |
Develop understanding of stimuli |
Exploration of different styles of dance Haka Musical Charleston/Rock and Roll |
In Years 7, 8 and 9 students develop their Drama and Music skills. These are explored through various topics throughout KS3 as seen in the tables below.
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Y7 Performing Arts |
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Cycle 1 |
Cycle 2 |
Cycle 3 |
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Elements of Music |
Music History |
African Drumming |
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Y8 Performing Arts |
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Cycle 1 |
Cycle 2 |
Cycle 3 |
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Cartoon Music/Slapstick Comedy |
Pop Music |
Major and minor/Stimulus understanding |
| Y9 Performing Arts | ||
| Cycle 1 | Cycle 2 | Cycle 3 |
| Jazz/Blues | Film Music | Practitioners and backstage roles |
