This is a 3 part lesson exploring ways to build tension and tell stories through dance. The lesson is focused on the work of Jerome Robbins “West Side Story” Lesson 1: Learn some stylised actions (videos provided for the non-specialist). Students explore the impact of the infamous walks and clicks and choreograph their own short sequences using this idea. Lesson 2: Focused more on the stylised actions and using them to develop the work from the previous lesson in their groups Lesson 3: Focus on expressive skills and preparing for performance of their work. Students will perform and then watch an excerpt from the musical to reflect on demonstrating critical thinking and appreciation of Jerome Robbins choreography. There are teacher guidance notes throughout, feel free to adapt and change slides according to your students needs.

This complete PPT lesson provides a detailed overview of the structure of a ballet class. It is designed for a teacher who already teaches ballet, there are no instructional videos. The PPT allows students to understand and follow the structure of a ballet class with a focus on developing skills for pirouettes. This PPT can be used for a full 6 weeks with the teacher building lesson on lesson with new exercises to fit the laid out structure of class.

23 page workbook designed with BTEC, NCFE and ASDAN Performing Arts courses in mind. Editable for you to make more specific to your course or use as is for your students. Real world situation: Dance Showcase You can change what you are designing for or keep as is: Dance Showcase with three trios that need the production roles of Costume Designer, Set Designer and Hair and Make-up Designer filled. Page 1 states the purpose of the workbook as follows: In this workbook are activities that will contribute to your final grades this year. You will be assessed on your research document and logbook entries (Criteria 1), on your participation and contribution in rehearsal (Criteria 2), your performance and application of performance skills (Criteria 3) and finally your contribution to the production process (Criteria 4). You can be awarded pass, merit, or distinction for each of these criteria. What does this mean? To complete criterion 4, you must complete some design tasks. Below is a list of options, you must complete at least two of these roles. To achieve a distinction, you need to produce work that is successful as well as inspired and inventive; the work will demonstrate a concrete understanding of stimulus, choreographic intention and overall dance ideas. Be sure to read all the tasks before deciding on which 2 to complete. Design options – you must complete at least 2 ● Costume – developing and shaping ideas, e.g. mood boards, producing draft sketches, pitching ideas, making changes, refining ideas and creating final designs, e.g. drawings showing construction methods and materials ● Set – developing and shaping ideas, e.g. mood boards, producing draft sketches, pitching ideas, making changes, refining ideas and creating final designs, e.g. scale plans, 3-D models and annotated drawings ● Make-up – developing and shaping ideas, e.g. mood boards, producing draft sketches, pitching ideas, making changes, refining ideas and creating final designs, e.g. facial plans.

Subject: Dance Level: GCSE / BTEC ballet unit/ A Level In this resource you will find 7 detailed theory lessons (based on 2 hour lessons): French courts (Paris 1582 – 1641) 2)18th Century developments including, Carlo Blasis, Jean-Georges Noverre 19th Century Developments - Romantic era 1855 - 1817 - Imperial Russia Diaghilev’s Ballet Russe Ballet in Britain Britain vs America Two resources mentioned in PPT: Article on British vs American style and methods of training

NOTES FOR TEACHERS Included in this resource. This resource provides context in relation to the ‘isms’, meaning romanticism, classicism, modernism and post modernism. The examiners reports refer to the importance of “context where relevant” being a key factor for missing marks in the higher bands. Your students, where relevant should be able to put the works they are studying into the context of these art movements. Contents Notes for teachers on the artistic and architectural movements of Classicism, Romanticism, Modernism and Postmodernism and links to the ‘isms’. 10 pages of contextual information, images, and discussion points for your students. Timeline for Gene Kelly, Bob Fosse and Jerome Robins A suggested task to use this information. Essay structure and an example of how to include this contextual information.

NOTES FOR TEACHERS The development of American Jazz dance from the 1930s to 1975 was influenced by a combination of social, economic, and historical events – this is context. Key figures like Gene Kelly, Jerome Robbins, Bob Fosse, and others played significant roles in shaping this art form and AQA want you to be able to put this into context when writing your essays. Below are some of the key events and contributors that impacted American Jazz dance during this period. With your students discuss these events. Assess prior knowledge and the impact or effect the time we live in has on the art we create and therefore the development of a style like American Jazz Dance. Included in this resource. This resource provides social, historical and cultural context for the USA from1900 – 1975. The examiners reports refer to the importance of “context where relevant” being a key factor for missing marks in the higher bands. Contents Notes for teachers 22 pages of contextual information, images, and discussion points for your students. A suggested task to use this information. You are free to use this information however you feel appropriate. Essay structure and examples of how to include this contextual information.