GCSE DANCE

2016-2018

THE COURSE

A Linha Curva (Itzik Galili, 2005)

The work is filled with rhythmic pulses and blends samba, capoeira, and contemporary dance technique.

2 components:

Component 1: Performance and choreography (60%)

Component 2: Dance Appreciation (40%)

Component 1: Performance and choreography (60%)

Artificial Things (Lucy Bennett, 2014)

Inclusive contemporary dance

Performance (30%)• Solo Performance (2 x 30 secs)

• Performance in duet/trio (3 to 5 mins)

Choreography (30%)• Solo/Group Choreography

Component 2: Dance Appreciation (40%)

Emancipation of Expressionism (Kenrick H2O Sandy, 2013)

Hip hop, including krumping, popping, locking, animation, breaking and waacking techniques.

• Written examination (1½ hrs) 3 sections:

• Section A: knowledge and understanding of choreographic processes. Questions will relate to a given stimulus or starting point.

• Section B: critical appreciation of own work. Questions will relate to your own experience of performance, or choreography or both within the course.

• Section C: critical appreciation of professional works. You will answer questions relating to the GCSE Dance anthology.

GCSE Dance Anthology

Infra (Wayne McGregor, 2008)Contemporary ballet.McGregor’s dance style is distinctive for its speed and energy and for the dynamic, angular, sinuous and hyperextended movements that push dancers to physical extremes.

The GCSE Dance Anthology underpins learning across each of the three core areas.The anthology's mix of artistic, cultural and aesthetically diverse works, has been selected to broaden your knowledge and understanding of the wide range of dance choreographed and performed in the United Kingdom today.The anthology consists of six short professional dance works each between 12 and 30 minutes duration. You will study all six works.Together the six works include:• different dance styles and fusions of style• a selection of established and emerging choreographers• different numbers and combinations of dancers• a variety of choreographic approaches• different choreographic structures• a variety of types of performance environment• a variety of aural settings• inclusive dance• dance influenced by other cultures.

GCSE Dance Anthology

Shadows (Christopher Bruce, 2014)Stemming from his own training, Christopher Bruce’s signature movement style is grounded in modern dance techniques with a combination of classical and contemporary dance language termed “neo-classical”.

The next two years…

Within her eyes (James Cousins, 2016)

Contemporary / contact work.

• Study hard• Play hard• Fight hard• Laugh hard

• Have patience• Never give up