Big Question:

How can movement tell the story of social inequality and transformation in Victorian society?

Key Objectives:

• • To explore the social divide and prejudices that existed in 19th century society through expressive movement
• • To develop creative movement sequences that represent character transformation

Big Question:

How can movement and expression help us understand the prejudices faced by circus performers in 1850s society?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop character movements that reflect 19th Century social attitudes towards 'outcasts'
• • To create and perform movement motifs with clear changes in level and speed

Big Question:

How can we use movement and expression to bring 19th century circus characters to life?

Key Objectives:

• • Create expressive movements that represent different circus performers from the 1850s
• • Explore the role of a ringmaster through movement and character work

Big Question:

How can we use movement, character and timing to create a captivating circus performance that tells a story?

Key Objectives:

• • To create and perform character-specific movements representing different circus performers
• • To combine individual motifs into a cohesive group performance using canon and unison

Big Question:

How can props and apparatus transform our circus performance and help us embody different characters?

Key Objectives:

• • To consolidate circus performance skills using props and apparatus to extend characterisation
• • To incorporate changes of level and speed into circus sequences

Big Question:

How can we bring our circus characters to life through dance performance and help others improve their artistic expression?

Key Objectives:

• • To finalise and perform circus dance routines with clear characterisation and stage presence
• • To evaluate peer performances using specific dance criteria including timing, rhythm and emotional expression