Carries on from the intro to Marie Rambert. Covers the changes of 1966, the company aims and ethos, brief discussion of Norman Morrice, an overview of the 5 artistic directors, and context of Britain in the 60s and dance in the 60s.
Detailed PowerPoint covering Marie Rambert’s background, influences, how her influences are reflected in the running of Ballet Rambert, Ballet Rambert’s history pre-1966 with context to provide an understanding of the importance of the changes of 1966. Also selling lesson 2 - The Changes of 1966
Perfect for homework, revision or non-participant work, this booklet provides activities and further research links covering nutrition and hydration, warm-up and cool-down, the safety of the dancer and the safety of the dance space.
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Updated 2021
Full 60-90 minute lesson analysing all constituent features of the section. Factual approach with some analysis examples.
Detailed PowerPoint discussing Little Red Rooster including subject matter, actions, space, dancers, choreographic devices, costume, accompaniment, direct correlation between accompaniment and movement, lighting, set and props. Includes a completed example features table within the PowerPoint and a blank table for student analysis task.
Currently making PowerPoints for every section of Rooster in a similar format and they will be bundled at a discount price.
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Students need an understanding of the 5 Artistic Directors from 1966-2002, plus Marie Rambert and the Origins of the company for the first half of the lesson. The second half introduces Glen Tetley’s background, training, and influences, as well as the importance of Glen Tetley for Rambert Dance Company
One lesson PowerPoint to discuss Norman Morrice as a choreographer and artistic director, including his contributions to Rambert Dance Company (Ballet Rambert) whilst artistic director for the company 1966-1974.
This PowerPoint covers six lessons, workshopping the 3 solo choreography questions:
Different types of symmetry in geometry
‘A Short Story of Falling’ poem by Alice Oswald
functions and symbolism linked to the Roman God Janus
3 choreography lessons
Includes set choreographic tasks which can be used for mock solo choreography before starting the exam questions.
x2 60-90 minute lesson PowerPoints covering the origins and context of Rooster. Starts the Rooster scheme of work and followed by individual lessons on each section of Rooster which can be bought separately. Or you can buy all 10 lessons in a bundle in my shop.
This PowerPoint covers three lessons, workshopping the 3 group choreography questions:
Characteristic features of the American Pop Art Movement
Different stages of sleep
Characteristics of one or more body/bodies of water
Includes set choreographic tasks which can be used for mock group choreography before starting the exam questions.
Lesson PowerPoint including video links, starter questions, tasks and analysis grids (blank and completed) for Section 1 of Zero Degrees. The accompanying worksheet is used to help students take relevant notes and saves time. This lesson continues on from Intro to Akram Khan but can be used without.
I take no credit for the two written resources (collaboration, and interview transcript) but they are used for the lesson. I used the interview transcript when discussing dummies as a reading task, then the collaborative process resource is directly used in the PowerPoint for a reading comprehension task.
This lesson introduced Khan with a specific focus on his influences, training, and how he relates to key contemporary characteristics. I have also attached a word document which I have started to use with my students to stop them from wasting too much time copying anything pointless off the slides or missing important information, as I have highlighted the key facts they need to know. I take no credit for the Lorna Sanders article, but decided to attach it with the lesson to make it easier as it is used.
Complete with embedded videos, questions, tasks and homework.
This lesson follows on from Zero Degrees Section 1 and Intro to Akram Khan. It covers Sections 3 (Shadows and Sufi) and Section 7 (Barhant - Attack and Block). It could be used as a stand-alone lesson, but includes starter questions from previous lesson (about Zero Degrees starting points etc). It includes activities, a notes page for students to use, a blank A3 analysis grid with examples in the PowerPoint and a homework task.
Three starter lessons to cover the following topics over approx 3 1-hour lessons:
Health and safety of the dancer
Safety of the dance space
Nutrition and hydration
Warm-up and cool down (with homework article and task)
Injury prevention
Updated 2024
Whole lesson PowerPoint covering section 4 of Rooster by Christopher Bruce. Includes analysis task and detailed information on the themes, accompaniment, set, costume, dancers and movement content. Suitable for a 60-90 min lesson.
Updated 2024
90 minute lesson plan including tasks to analyse section 3 and key information on the themes, physical set, costume, aural accompaniment, music relationships and use of dancers.
This 53 page booklet covers 6 lessons of theoretical and practical activities to cover the themes and constituent features of Within Her Eyes. The activities vary and there are accompanying resources, some of which can be cut out into task cards. Included are mini class assessment questions and essay questions, alongside homework activities and key word definitions.
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