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I have a range of dance resources from KS3-KS5 covering the current AQA GCSE and A-Level specifications.

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I have a range of dance resources from KS3-KS5 covering the current AQA GCSE and A-Level specifications.
Emancipation of Expressionism Student Booklet And Activities (6 Lessons) (GCSE Dance Anthology)
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Emancipation of Expressionism Student Booklet And Activities (6 Lessons) (GCSE Dance Anthology)

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This 56 page booklet covers 6 lessons of theoretical and practical activities to cover the themes and constituent features of Emancipation of Expressionism. The activities vary and there are accompanying resources, some of which can be cut out into task cards. Included are mini class assessment questions and essay questions, alongside homework activities and key word definitions. If you use this please review it! I am currently making very similar booklets for each of the Anthology works and feedback would be great!
A Linha Curva Student Booklet and Activities (6 Lessons) (GCSE Dance Anthology)
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A Linha Curva Student Booklet and Activities (6 Lessons) (GCSE Dance Anthology)

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This 52 page booklet covers 6 lessons of theoretical and practical activities to cover the themes and constituent features of A Linha Curva. The activities vary and there are accompanying resources, some of which can be cut out into task cards. Included are mini class assessment questions and essay questions, alongside homework activities and key word definitions. If you use this please review it! I am currently making very similar booklets for each of the Anthology works and feedback would be great!
Shadows PowerPoint and Resources GCSE Dance
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Shadows PowerPoint and Resources GCSE Dance

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The PowerPoint includes slides on the choreographer, company, costume, set, props, lighting and accompaniment for Shadows. Included are some worksheets I created to go along with the lessons including a costume booklet and differentiated starter sheets.
GCSE/AS Level Choreographic Process (3 Lessons)
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GCSE/AS Level Choreographic Process (3 Lessons)

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3 lessons worth of following the choreographic process in detail, with activities and embedded videos. L1 - overview of whole process. Use research, improvisation and generation to make a motif based on stone balancing. L2 - recap of process. Develop motif using space and choreographic devices. L3 - form, structure, and refine. Created for AS dance but would also be suitable for GCSE level.
Glen Tetley + 2 Works Analysis (A-Level Dance Rambert)
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Glen Tetley + 2 Works Analysis (A-Level Dance Rambert)

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Colletcion of lesson PowerPoints, worksheets and reviews covering the following: Tetley’s background, style and influences Pierrot Lunaire Embrace Tiger and Return to Mountain Links to the development of Rambert Dance Company Each PowerPoint is suitable for a 60-90 minute lesson and can be edited as you wish.
An Introduction to the ICDSIB (3+ Lessons)
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An Introduction to the ICDSIB (3+ Lessons)

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Three 60-90 minute lessons introducing the Independent Contemporary Dance Scene in Britain, covering the following: Some background context of dance in Britain 7 key turning points which helped transform the British Dance Scene New Dance Movement The founding of LCDS/LCDT Transformation of Ballet Rambert Balletmakers Ltd Strider (and Richard Alston’s view of The Place) Dartington College The X6 Collective The 5 New Dance Philosophies 10 key ICDSIB characteristics Includes articles, comprehension tasks and recap quizzes. Includes printable worksheets for students to use to follow along. These are great for those who may need extra support with note taking, or for the whole class to speed up lesson times and ensure students have detailed notes. They could also be suitable as revision worksheets for later in the year.
Dancer in Action (Health, Safety, Nutrition and Anatomy) (A-Level Dance)
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Dancer in Action (Health, Safety, Nutrition and Anatomy) (A-Level Dance)

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12 PowerPoints with accompanying resources, tasks, quizzes, homework, and revision booklets numbered in the order I taught them: Warm Up and Cool Down Diet and Nutrition (theory) Diet and Nutrition (activities) Skeleton (bones, lever, ROM) Skeleton (vertebrae, ROM and choreographic task) Joints Muscles The Fitness Components Alignment Core Stability Flexibility and Stretching Injury Prevention 3 revision booklets and 1 exam question breakdown which can be used over three more lessons or as homework tasks. These powerpoints are detailed using anatomical language and have been made and taught to AS dancers. They include a mixture of theoretical and physical activities and have been described as highly engaging. The price reflects the amount of resources included in this bundle as it can cover 12+ lessons.
Matthew Bourne and 2 Works Analysis (A-Level Dance Independent Contemporary Dance Scene in Britain)
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Matthew Bourne and 2 Works Analysis (A-Level Dance Independent Contemporary Dance Scene in Britain)

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Unit of work covering the following: Matthew Bourne’s background, style and influences Swan Lake (Prologue, Scene 1, Scene 2, Scene 4, and Act II) The Car Man (Garage scene, Shower scene, Luca’s arrival, Engagement party, Dino’s murder scene) The lesson PowerPoints can be used for 90 minute lessons and can even be split into further lessons depending on how much time you spend on each section. The unit comes with some extra worksheets for revision and includes starter tasks and some homework tasks, including exam style questions.
2022 Updated Glen Tetley + 2 Works Full Scheme of Work Resources
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2022 Updated Glen Tetley + 2 Works Full Scheme of Work Resources

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Complete with lesson PowerPoints (which may have extra/additional slides or hidden slides so you can choose to extend the lessons or adapt the type of tasks you choose to do), work booklets for students to follow, revision resources and articles. Glen Tetley’s background style & influences x4 Pierrot Lunaire lessons covering the intention, starting points and consistuent features in detail with an essay practice lesson. x2 Embrace Tiger and Return to Mountain lessons focusing on set, music, themes and constituent features.
Akram Khan + 2 Works Analysis (A-Level Dance Independent Contemporary Dance Scene in Britain)
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Akram Khan + 2 Works Analysis (A-Level Dance Independent Contemporary Dance Scene in Britain)

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Unit of work which covers: Akram Khan’s background, style and influences Zero Degrees analysis (Section 1 passports, Section 3 Shadows and Sufi, Section 7 Barhant Attack and Block, Section 10 The Lady’s Husband, Section 11 Abhinaya, Section 14 Dummy Duality) Dust analysis (full work) The unit includes multiple PowerPoints suitable for 60-90 minute lessons with full analysis of themes and constituent features, starter tasks and practice questions. Many lessons include solid evidence examples for students. There are also additional worksheets which could be used as homework, revision or classwork.
Rooster Sections 1-8. Bundle of 10+ Lesson PowerPoints (A-Level Dance, Rambert)
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Rooster Sections 1-8. Bundle of 10+ Lesson PowerPoints (A-Level Dance, Rambert)

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Updated 2024 10+ lesson PowerPoints covering the themes, style, and constituent features of all 8 sections of Christopher Bruce’s ‘Rooster’ for the AQA A-Level Dance specification. Full 60-90 minute lessons complete with starter tasks, exam questions, and examples. Each section follows a similar lesson plan where students complete 1xA3 grid throughout the lesson, as prompted by the slides. There is also an accompanying worksheet students can complete during the lesson. These are useful for students who struggle to take detailed notes, or who are slow at taking notes, or for the whole class to use to allow you to get through more content more quickly. Lesson PowerPoints are available as PowerPoint and PDF documents. Free accompanying resources are available at www.aleveldanceguides.wordpress.com