An Introduction to the ICDSIB (3+ Lessons)

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.