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Dance became a discrete subject at Hanham High School in 2004 and is now taught at GCSE and AS/A2 level as well as key-stage 3. There are many opportunities for pupils to perform in school, including Fever Dance Company, which was set up in September 2006 for Gifted and Talented Dance pupils.

Key Stage 3

In the first term of Year 7 pupils focus on developing basic movement and choreographic skills through the study of various themes. They will learn to develop dances and understand dance terminology.

In the following terms the pupils will continue to have theme based lessons where they will get to enhance their dance understanding, ability and performance skills.

Assessment: Classwork assessed by both teacher and pupil.

Key Stage 4

Pupils can take a GCSE in Dance. The main areas studied are choreography, performance and analysis. The pupils will work with dance artists, work in primary schools and perform in shows.

BTEC Performing Arts is also available for pupils interested in all aspects of the Performing Arts Spectrum: Drama, Dance and Music

Post 16

'AS' Dance has been introduced this year. Pupils will look at dance in depth and will study various Dance Companies, the history of dance and laban notation (writing dance).

INFORMATION

Extra Curricular Dance Projects

When Where . Monday After School Street Dance . Tuesday Lunchtime GCSE set solo . Tuesday After School Choreography . Wednesday Lunchtime GCSE set solo . Thursday After School Fever Dance Company . ... read more

NEWS 4 of 4

Posted 16th October 2009
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African Workshops

A huge well done to the members of Fever who participated in the African workshops yesterday with Louis Roger Eboa. In two hours the company learnt a huge variety of African dance moves, got to dress up in the fantastic costumes and begin preparing a piece for the christmas concert. ...

Posted 16th October 2009
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Boys Dance Club

Boys Dance club with be starting on Wednesday 4th November, 12.25pm – 1.00pm in the dance studio. Don’t worry if you ‘think’ you can’t dance, come and give it a go! All welcome. ...

Posted 15th October 2009
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Fever Dance Company 2009-2010

A huge congratulations to the following pupils who got into Fever Dance Company 2009-2010: Issy Forbes Emma Hillier Gemma Bayly Danielle Milsom Sophie Morton There are lots of exciting events coming up in the dance department. The school dance competition is on Wednesday 11th November, where pupils across the school will be showing off their fantastic choreographic skills. Not one to be missed! Also, Fever Dance Company has now been split into two groups and the pupils are going to be participat ...

Posted 4th March 2009
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Extra Curricular Activities in Dance

There are lots of clubs you can join in the Dance Department that take place at lunchtimes and after school. These are: Monday after school – Street Dance Tuesday lunchtimes – GCSE set solo Tuesday after school – Choreography Wednesday lunchtime – GCSE set solo Thursday lunchtime – Fever Dance Company We’ve also got some performances, workshops and visits coming up in the next couple of months. Years 10, 12 and 13 will be going to London for the Move It Dance ...