3 lessons worth of following the choreographic process in detail, with activities and embedded videos.
L1 - overview of whole process. Use research, improvisation and generation to make a motif based on stone balancing.
L2 - recap of process. Develop motif using space and choreographic devices.
L3 - form, structure, and refine.
Created for AS dance but would also be suitable for GCSE level.
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.
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.
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
Unit of work covering the following:
Christopher Bruce’s background, style and influences
Ghost Dances (starting points, themes, characters, section 1 analysis and section 6 analysis)
Swansong (starting points, themes, characters, Introduction analysis, section 1 analysis, section 2 analysis and section 3 analysis)
Plus a revision resource identifying the choreographic devices in those two works + Rooster.
The 7+ lesson PowerPoints can be used for 90 minute lessons and can even be split into further, shorter lessons depending on how much time you spend on each section.
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
An overview of Bruce’s background and training, specific movement and choreographic style relevant to the exam, and details of 6 of his influences on his choreographic style, movement style, and directorship. Includes links to an interview with Bruce. Also has printable revision sheets embedded within.
John Chesworths background and key contributions as an artistic director. Comes with a worksheet which can be used for all students, or as a note prompt or catch up resource.
His key contributions to the development of Rambert Dance Company. Includes a lesson PowerPoint for 2-3 lessons, accompanying worksheet and extra reading resources.
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.
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.
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.
Unit of work covering the following:
Robert North’s background, style and influences
Lonely Town Lonely Street (starting points, themes, characters, section 1 analysis and section 6 Aint No Sunshine analysis)
Death and the Maiden (starting points, themes, characters, and analysis of some shorter clips in Act 2)
Plus accompanying worksheets and resources.
The 6+ lesson PowerPoints are designed for 90 minute lessons and can be split into further, shorter lessons depending on how much time you spend on each section.
Unit of work covering the following:
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s background, style and influences
Babel 7.16 (starting points, themes, and analysis of 4 sections) *Please note, access to the Babel 7.16 DVD will be required.
Zero Degrees (Analysis of section 5 and section 6 and reference to S1, S7 and S14) *Please note that to use the SLC PP’s, prior understanding of Zero Degrees is assumed. Therefore, I have included an extra PP from my Akram Khan series to help introduce the work, if needed.
Plus accompanying worksheets for students to complete in class and/or as revision.