Dance

This unit engages Year 7 students in exploring Victorian history through creative dance composition and performance. By combining historical context with contemporary choreographic techniques like chance choreography and mirror work, students develop both their artistic expression and understanding of social history. The progressive journey from individual motif creation to polished group performance builds confidence whilst embedding key dance composition skills.

This unit uses World War II as a powerful historical lens to develop expressive dance skills and emotional literacy. Students explore how movement, space, and choreographic devices can communicate complex stories and emotions from one of history's most significant periods. Through progressive exploration of dance elements and creative techniques, students develop both technical skill and the ability to translate historical understanding into compelling physical performance.

This unit immerses Year 7 students in the powerful cultural tradition of haka, developing their ability to combine movement, voice and rhythm to express emotion and tell stories. Through respectful exploration of Māori culture, students build performance skills whilst developing confidence, cultural awareness and group cohesion. The unit uniquely balances physical technique with emotional expression and cultural understanding, creating an inclusive space where all students can find their powerful voice.

This unit takes students on a chronological journey through iconic dance styles from the 1920s to the present, exploring how social and cultural movements shaped the way people moved. By learning authentic period-specific movements and understanding their historical context, students develop both technical dance skills and cultural literacy. The unit culminates in collaborative choreography that synthesises multiple eras into a cohesive performance narrative.

This unit takes Year 7 students on a journey from culturally-rooted dance expression to independent creative choreography, bridging the transition from primary PE to secondary dance specialism. Beginning with the powerful cultural context of the Haka, students build confidence in expressive movement before exploring how everyday sports movements can become artistic choreography. The unit's contemporary approach - using music videos, dance battles, and group creation - engages adolescent learners whilst developing sophisticated dance vocabulary and performance skills.

This unit uses dance as a powerful medium for students to explore and embody the fundamental British Values of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance. Through creative movement, students develop physical literacy alongside critical thinking about citizenship, working from individual expression to collaborative group performances. The unit uniquely bridges PE and PSHE curricula, using choreographic techniques to deepen understanding of shared societal values.