KHS Performing Arts

The website for the Kings High School Performing Arts Department

BTEC Dance

 BTEC First Certificate in Performing Arts (Dance) Commencing 2008.

This is a 2 year course which will be taught as an alternative to the GCSE Dance course for those wanting to study a more vocational course. A PASS grade overall is the equivalent of 2 C’s at GCSE.

 

The course units include:

One compulsory core unit

  • Performing Dance

Two specialist units from below:

  • Understanding Dance
  • Jazz Dance

Timetable: Students receive 4 lessons per week with a practical emphasis. Theory is integrated into lessons throughout.

 

Rules and Expectations

  1. Every lesson is an assessment you will be observe by Miss Martin and Mrs Ashton. You are marked through choreographing, performing and evaluating your own and others work.
  2. Every piece of homework completed will contribute to you passing this course.
  3. Be prepared to stay after school to rehearse especially when a performance evening is taking place. Staying after school is a requirement for passing this course. If you fail to attend after school rehearsals then you have failed the unit.
  4. Bring PE kit to every lesson (track suit bottoms and t-shirt)
  5. No jewellery, no gum, no socks and hair to be tied back every lesson
  6. If you are injured you will need to bring a medical note to the lesson by your doctor. If you fail to do this you will be required to take part in the lesson. Remember this is a practical course with no exam.
  7. Be prepared to work with everyone in the class. You are now Kings Highs new Dance Company so it is important you work as a team.
  8. You are expected to perform in Assemblies, Dance Evenings, Rock Challenge, Art Festivals and School production. These events will contribute to you passing this course.
  9. It is vital you have a good attendance! This is a practical course where you are assessed every lesson by your teacher.
  10. Be prepare to complete written tasks in the lesson. You have to produce a written portfolio of evidence to show the examiner your understanding of Dance.

11. If you are injured or poorly for more then 3 lessons in a term you will need to produce medical note from your Doctor. A letter is required for one off lessons by a parent or carer if you have a minor injury. This is a practical course not a course where you sit and do nothing.

 

 

 Extra Curricular Opportunties

Improving your BTEC grade

 

What can I do to get a better Grade in BTEC?

 1. As you studying the new BTEC First Certificate in Dance every lesson you are continually being assess by your Dance teacher every lesson. You need to always come to each lesson prepared and focus to work to the best of your abilities.

2. Go through your folder and see what areas you have achieved your highest marks. To get a Distinction you need to achieve Distinction in all areas of the course. Write down where you have lost marks and make an appointment with Miss Martin or Mrs Ashton to see if you can move these marks up.

3. The BTEC course allows you to improve pieces of coursework over two years. Most pieces of homework’s are coursework so always spend at least 2 hours a week on your homework pieces. After school Dance Clinics take place on a Wednesday night to help improve your written work. Use this time to go and get support so you can get the grade you deserve.

 4. There are a number of opportunties throughout the year where you can improve your technical skills as a dancer. Use this website to find out of opportunites or see the Performing Arts staff. During your two years of studying the course get yourself involved in as many extra curricular activties as this can contribute towards your final grade.

 

 

 

Theatre Trips

 
Theatre Trips
 
If you fancy going to see a piece of Dance and Drama at the Theatre by a professional Company and Artist then use the links to find out what is happening in the area.
 
FREE THEATRE TICKETS!
Lighthouse, Poole aims to make up to 4000 free tickets available over 2 years to under-26-year-olds by giving away 40 tickets per week for theatre performances every Thursday. Go along and view a live performance for FREE!
Anyone interested in going to see High School Musical 2 on the 5th November 2009? See Miss Martin for details.
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Homework Tasks

Summer Term

1. Physical Theatre worksheet

2. Physical Theatre presentation

3. High School Musical Presentation

4. Find out background information on the professional Choreographer Merce Cunningham and Christopher Bruce

5. Choregraph a group Dance in groups of 4 for the Dance Evening over the Summer break.

 Anyone needing support to help improve coursework grades see Miss Martin after school on a Wednesday for Dance Clinic