Some candidates rely too heavily on movements taken from technique classes rather than exploring and creating their own bank of dance statements that support and inform their dance idea. Key facts about the professional dances that you are doing. Explanation of some of the key choreographic devices. Using your experience as a gcse dance student, explain how the ability to perform can be improved. Nutcracker motifs vp3 would you like these designs on a cd. Gcse dance specification specification for first teaching. Taking 2 hours of classes per week over a 2 years school term. Matthew bourne exploring the work of this famous choreographer nutcracker. A unique gcse dance conference with live student and expert performances and first hand advice and guidance from highly experienced gcse dance trainers. Introduction to aqa gcse dance 2016 linkedin slideshare. Centres are reminded that the professional work chosen for this task must be different to that chosen for unit 3. This publication sets out the learning outcomes and content coverage required for gcse specifications in dance. Developments list 3 ways you could develop that motif climax highlight describe how you would create a highlight or a climax from your chosen stimulus describe a motif. Nutcracker bursts out the wardrobe in claras dream.
Classes only run if there is enough interest, please contact us for more details on the course. The revamped conference will focus on challenging areas, how to boost grades and how to meet the demands of the questions for examination success in 2019. Chart and diagram slides for powerpoint beautifully designed chart and diagram s for powerpoint with visually stunning graphics and animation effects. Structure name explanation is this my structure a dance which has repeated choruses i. Using kagans quiz quiz trade, these questions are designed to help revision for the nutcracker gcse motif questions. Describe two ways in which a motif or movement phrase could be developed using dynamics. They all recieved good marks between ab i hope i helped and you do well in your gcse. There are examples from still life and nutcracker for you to refer to.
Gcse dance year 9 developing dance technique alignment, core, safe practice, strength, elevation. Motif development choreographic devices hand out teaching. The course is 40% written examination and 60% practical. Our new crystalgraphics chart and diagram slides for powerpoint is a collection of over impressively designed datadriven chart and editable diagram s guaranteed to impress any audience. An exciting outofschool dance experience with full lighting and sound in a dynamic theatre setting. Dec 18, 2012 the nutcracker a ballet beginners guide. Flashcards on gcse a linha curva, created by leo skora on 22017. Gcse dance is a fresh and vibrant specification which includes popular performance and choreography, alongside a new collection of shorter, more diverse and accessible professional works. It was a few years ago but i pretty much remember it. My teacher tod us you really need to use a very strong starting point for your dance.
They are repeated, varied and developed by using asdr or other choreographic devices conclusion watch this short clip. Through written communication and use of appropriate terminology, students must be able to critically analyse, interpret and evaluate their own work in performance and choreography and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of professional practice in the six set works in the gcse dance anthology. Ab a dance which uses a story as its structure each section should resemble the first in some. The motifs are composed from improvisation which reflect the dancers favourite moves and personality. Worlds best powerpoint templates crystalgraphics offers more powerpoint templates than anyone else in the world, with over 4 million to choose from. In order to fulfil their requirements for gcse certification, students will, in particular, be expected to. Unit 1 y1011 the critical appreciation of dance written unit 2 y10 the set dance physical. Ideally you should use it alongside the aqa gcse performing arts. Help with gcse dance choreography i need a theme yahoo. To engage and inspire your students, weve taken a creative new approach to the written paper. The gcse dance course covers three main performing. Gcse dance examiner report unit 04 choreography june 20.
Aqa gcse dance, the dance anthology, aqa gcse dance, ks4, dance, physical education, ks4, key stage 3, physical education, secondary ks3 teaching re. Students are assessed termly throughout the duration of the course in gcse lessons for both their attitude towards their learning and progress. Create and dance nutcracker for schools the royal ballet duration. With my modern dance background, im a latecomer to the nutcracker, and came to it backtofront. His method of working is not typical of classical ballet whereby dancers are taught. Motifs used in ghost dances a single movement or short phrase of movement which expresses the style or the theme of the dance. Gcse dance specification specification for first teaching in 2016. Nutcracker had slipped so far from official favour that the radical choreographer fedor lophukov felt. Packed full of resources and written by an expert in the field, aqa gcse dance textbook fulfils the requirements of the specification. Performing dances both solo and groups choreographing dances making up your own dances appreciating writing about dances it is therefore both a practical and theoretical subject so you will need to. That is, i saw some updates matthew bournes for adventures in motion pictures, the video of mark morriss the hard nut, and peter wrights production for the birmingham royal ballet before anything that closely follows petipas libretto ben stevensons version for english. Total component 60% nonexam assessment nea marked by the centre and moderated by aqa.
Does you dance have a start, middle and finish does your dance have the following. This is a two year course taking place on monday or tuesday evenings at 6. Motifs must be selected from the prescribed list of professional works with rosas danst rosas, perfect, dance tek warriors, nutcracker, faultline and ghost dances being popular choices amongst teachers and students. Stimulus questions choose 1 of the pictures and describe a motif you would choreograph. The gcse course requires girls to develop their chosen motifs into a short solo dance with clear form and structure. Dance glossary 2012 for 202 the institute for arts. Jan 08, 2008 when my year did gcse dance these were the themes. Dance gcse dance aqa the course is divided into 4 units. Oct 18, 2016 introduction to aqa gcse dance 2016 1. Miscellaneous below are the reasons you need to use when answering questions which ask you to explain, the types of staging you may need to answer questions about and dance for camera.
The motifs must be developed by the candidate to create a short solo dance, with clear form and structure, of between 1 and 1. Year 10, block 1, 2, 3 block 1,2,3 autumn term 1 autumn term 2 spring term 1 focus appreciation. May 09, 2012 a gcse dance revision guide, concentrating on swansong by christopher bruce and nutcracker. Characterised by angular elbows and stamping feet nutcracker. Music gradually bulds to create crescendo, pitch gets higher, contrasts to low pitch boom when nc bursts. Pre school event primary school workshop summer dance show at school june 29th and 30th. Gcse dance gives students the chance to be more creative in learning choreography skills and helps students explore dance from an academic perspective as well as a physical one. Nutcracker had slipped so far from official favour that the radical choreographer fedor lophukov felt free to reinvent it in the style of a. Gcse dance combines both the theory written and practical physical elements of dance. Nutcracker is a coming of age dance based on 16 year old cara leaving the orphanage. Unit 1 externally assessed written paper 20% 1 hour students will sit a 1 hour exam during which they will answer detailed questions on all syllabus content including all elements of 2 professional dance works studied throughout the gcse course. Create and dance nutcracker for schools the royal ballet. Students begin to explore the basic dance actions and have the chance to explore different. Gcse dance examiner report unit 04 choreography june 2015.
Abaca a must appear at least 3 times a dance which has it structure by chance rather than choreographing it a dance which is made up of only 2 sections i. I have added a lighting glossary for you to familiarise yourself with the terms you need to use when describing lighting. The course is run privately over 2 years and is entered through a local school. Action 5 basic body actions, varied, contrasting and complementary space use of pathways, levels, direction, focus dynamics speed, continuity, energy relationships duo, canon, solo, unison, leading and following, question and answer 3 5 motifs. Net is the leading online dance community with over 200,000 members from the us, uk, ireland, canada, australia, new zealand and all over the world. Dance studies years 11 and 12 teacher support material contemporary dance contemporary dance is a broadly inclusive term to describe an approach to dance that draws on modern dance elements, classical ballet, release work and other forms of dance often reflective of the creative innovations of particular dance choreographers and directors. Dance showcase to help them develop their skills and confidence both as performers and choreographers. Gcse dance year 10 choreography using a linha curva motifs group 2 duration. Rosas, perfect, dance tek warriors, nutcracker and ghost dances being popular choices amongst teachers and students. The nutcracker a ballet beginners guide stage the guardian. Aqa gcse dance learning outcomes links to the subject specification.
Watch the rep motifs as they appear in the work and allow time for pupils to rehearse in relation to movement memory and accuracy. Myself in to movement exploring motifs and motif development. Use this with the accompanying resources list to plan your lessons. With guidance from the teacher, candidates select 3 motifs from one of the selected professional works from the prescribed list. Report on the examination gcse dance 42304 4230 june 6g 6 of 8 dance idea.
The vanessa golborn school of dance also offers aqa gcse dance for those students who wish to extend their training and learn more about dance. State three things that need to be considered and explain how each helps to make a successful. Winner of the standing ovation award for best powerpoint templates from presentations magazine. Solo or group choreography a solo two to two and a half minutes or a group dance for two to five dancers three to three and a half minutes how its assessed. Quiz quiz trade nutcracker gcse motif questions teaching. The course a linha curva itzik galili, 2005 the work is filled with rhythmic pulses and blends samba, capoeira, and contemporary dance technique.
Gcse dance helps students to develop technical and expressive skills as well as knowledge and understanding of dance through performance, choreography and critical appreciation. This scheme of work for gcse dance 8236 is designed to help you plan your teaching. Section 1 performance skills concentrates on five styles of dance ballet, contemporary, street, barata natyam, and capoeira and includes exercises to improve dancing skills. Movement style mainly contemporary flat feet, floor work, arched back some ballet matron mime meaning lets dance exaggerated gestures licking gestures during the wedding spanish flamenco liquorice allsorts. Gcse dance programme of study featherstone high school. Theyll give your presentations a professional, memorable appearance the kind of sophisticated look that. Year 11 gcse dance revision by jess richards on prezi. A number of girls also performed solo compositions based on three motifs from matthew bournes nutcracker.
This new conference, is designed in the light of the 2018 examinations. They are repeated, varied and developed by using asdr or other choreographic devices. Basic components of dance actions, space, dynamics, relationships compositions skills motif and variation, styles, groups performance opportunities. Structure, cultural references and motif development in relation to nutcracker. A gcse dance revision guide, concentrating on swansong by christopher bruce and nutcracker.
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