Public learning track
Critical Writing and Theory-Practice Synthesis
11th Grade · Arts · UK A-Level
5 lessons
Goal
Construct perceptive, evidence-led written evaluations of dance repertoire and synthesise theoretical understanding with practical choreographic and performance experience.
5 lessons
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- 1Precision in Dance Analysis: Applying Specialist TerminologyUp nextStart
- 2Structuring Evaluative Essays on Professional Dance WorksPremiumNot started yet
- 3Written Reflection and Evaluation of Own Choreographic ProcessNot started yet
- 4Evaluating Personal Performance Technique and Interpretive OutcomeNot started yet
- 5Synthesising Theory and Practice in Artistic Decision-MakingNot started yet
Standards Covered
- DANCE-3.10General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Dance · Year 13 (A2 Level) · Grade 11subject specific terminology and its use
- DANCE-3.14General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Dance · Year 13 (A2 Level) · Grade 11develop the understanding and insight appropriate to dance study which will inform clear, succinct written communication and use specialist vocabulary appropriately
- DANCE-3.15General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Dance · Year 13 (A2 Level) · Grade 11analyse, reflect on and evaluate the performance and choreographic experience, including that of professional repertoire, through written communication
- DANCE-3.19General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Dance · Year 13 (A2 Level) · Grade 11extended writing skills in order to present responses which are clear, coherent, perceptive and use specialist vocabulary appropriately
- DANCE-3.11General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Dance · Year 13 (A2 Level) · Grade 11analyse, interpret, reflect on and evaluate the performance, choreographic process and outcome relating to own practice through written communication
- DANCE-3.12General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Dance · Year 13 (A2 Level) · Grade 11analyse, interpret, reflect on and evaluate the performance and choreographic experience through written communication
- DANCE-3.20General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Dance · Year 13 (A2 Level) · Grade 11develop a broad and deep understanding of the connections between the knowledge, understanding and skills set out in the specification as a whole
- DANCE-3.21General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Dance · Year 13 (A2 Level) · Grade 11demonstrate their understanding of the relationships between theory and practice and the ways in which dancers and choreographers make and implement artistic decisions © Crown copyright 2015 Reference: DFE-00692-2014
Curriculum Framework
11th Grade · Arts · UK A-Level
1
5 lessons
Physical, Technical and Safe Dance Practice
Develop essential technical principles, neuromuscular control, expressive qualities, and safe dance practices required for A-Level dance performance.
2
5 lessons
Solo and Ensemble Performance Artistry
Master solo performance in the style of a practitioner and develop advanced ensemble sensitivity for quartet and group repertoire.
3
5 lessons
Choreographic Process, Structure and Staging
Conceive, research, craft, and structure solo and group dance works using varied choreographic devices and production elements.
4
5 lessons
Critical Engagement: Dance Contexts and Set Work Analysis
Critically analyse professional dance works, their historical and socio-cultural contexts, constituent features, and choreographic intent.
5
5 lessons
Comparative Study of Choreographers and Dance Contexts
Critically analyse, compare, and contextualise the movement styles, choreographic processes, and cultural contributions of named practitioners across two distinct areas of study.
6
5 lessons
Critical Writing and Theory-Practice Synthesis
Construct perceptive, evidence-led written evaluations of dance repertoire and synthesise theoretical understanding with practical choreographic and performance experience.