This is a short PowerPoint that explores the origins of Contemporary Dance. It gives some basic information regarding Martha Graham and Rudolf Laban, and then links to videos on Youtube. Then there is a research task at the end. This can be used for GCSE / BTEC Level 2 / Level 3 or A Level Dance.

This is a simple Excellent to Poor check list so that students can reflect and highlight their weak areas and begin to develop personal targets.

This is a dance scheme of work using the theme of Pirates. It uses the themes of “water”, explores the shape of the ship, the characters on board, pirate activities, sword fighting and performance skills. There are detailed lesson plans with worksheets for reflective practice. There are suggestions for music and diagrams to help with staging whole class sections. When I did this, we were 1:1 Chromebooks, so students created an online blog to write a diary of their creative progress, but with could be done with a physical booklet instead. This scheme of work could possibly be used for Years 5, 6, 7 and 8, depending upon the student maturity, or where they are in the year.

This is a powerpoint presentation that explains the main, basic points and history of Jose Limon. For me, it was the springboard for student research and further developmental practical work.

The video link at the top of the sheet is a link to a video on YouTube that the student watch and then fill in the information. This can be done in lesson, or as a home learning task. Noemie Lafrance is a great influence and example of Site Specific Dance and works well for BTEC Dance.

This is a scheme of work for Dance. It uses Picasso’s iconic art piece “Guernica” as it’s stimulus. I have previously used it for Year 8 Dance, but I suppose you could use it for Year 9, or an early piece for Year 10. This resource includes lesson plans, and worksheets that can be put together for a booklet. Obviously you can put your own schools logo on the front page, etc.

A list of vocabulary liked with animation and main principles of animation, with definitions / explanations.

This is an editable Word document that I used to start the Collaborative Project (7 minute Film) for HL students. It begins with a description of the task, outlines the requirements and restrictions. It includes the Director’s, Cinematographer’s and Editor’s list of production role tasks as per the IB Film handbook, and then includes a variety of templates that students can use to fulfill their production roles (storyboard, shot list, call sheet, foley sound list etc…)