Describe two ways in which a motif or movement phrase could be developed using dynamics. Introduction to aqa gcse dance 2016 linkedin slideshare. Students are assessed termly throughout the duration of the course in gcse lessons for both their attitude towards their learning and progress. The revamped conference will focus on challenging areas, how to boost grades and how to meet the demands of the questions for examination success in 2019. Motifs used in ghost dances a single movement or short phrase of movement which expresses the style or the theme of the dance. My teacher tod us you really need to use a very strong starting point for your dance.
Dance glossary 2012 for 202 the institute for arts. Taking 2 hours of classes per week over a 2 years school term. This is a two year course taking place on monday or tuesday evenings at 6. Gcse dance examiner report unit 04 choreography june 20. Dec 18, 2012 the nutcracker a ballet beginners guide. Music gradually bulds to create crescendo, pitch gets higher, contrasts to low pitch boom when nc bursts. Structure name explanation is this my structure a dance which has repeated choruses i. Aqa gcse dance, the dance anthology, aqa gcse dance, ks4, dance, physical education, ks4, key stage 3, physical education, secondary ks3 teaching re. This scheme of work for gcse dance 8236 is designed to help you plan your teaching. Jan 08, 2008 when my year did gcse dance these were the themes.
Pre school event primary school workshop summer dance show at school june 29th and 30th. His method of working is not typical of classical ballet whereby dancers are taught. Explanation of some of the key choreographic devices. I have added a lighting glossary for you to familiarise yourself with the terms you need to use when describing lighting. The course a linha curva itzik galili, 2005 the work is filled with rhythmic pulses and blends samba, capoeira, and contemporary dance technique. Unit 1 y1011 the critical appreciation of dance written unit 2 y10 the set dance physical. Using your experience as a gcse dance student, explain how the ability to perform can be improved. Students begin to explore the basic dance actions and have the chance to explore different. Gcse dance year 9 developing dance technique alignment, core, safe practice, strength, elevation. Miscellaneous below are the reasons you need to use when answering questions which ask you to explain, the types of staging you may need to answer questions about and dance for camera.
Dance studies years 11 and 12 teacher support material contemporary dance contemporary dance is a broadly inclusive term to describe an approach to dance that draws on modern dance elements, classical ballet, release work and other forms of dance often reflective of the creative innovations of particular dance choreographers and directors. Gcse dance combines both the theory written and practical physical elements of dance. Chart and diagram slides for powerpoint beautifully designed chart and diagram s for powerpoint with visually stunning graphics and animation effects. Centres are reminded that the professional work chosen for this task must be different to that chosen for unit 3. Gcse dance specification specification for first teaching. Flashcards on gcse a linha curva, created by leo skora on 22017. Total component 60% nonexam assessment nea marked by the centre and moderated by aqa. Use this with the accompanying resources list to plan your lessons. Dance gcse dance aqa the course is divided into 4 units. Nutcracker bursts out the wardrobe in claras dream. Winner of the standing ovation award for best powerpoint templates from presentations magazine. Structure, cultural references and motif development in relation to nutcracker.
Key facts about the professional dances that you are doing. Myself in to movement exploring motifs and motif development. Nutcracker motifs vp3 would you like these designs on a cd. Theyll give your presentations a professional, memorable appearance the kind of sophisticated look that. The course is 40% written examination and 60% practical. A unique gcse dance conference with live student and expert performances and first hand advice and guidance from highly experienced gcse dance trainers. May 09, 2012 a gcse dance revision guide, concentrating on swansong by christopher bruce and nutcracker. Year 11 gcse dance revision by jess richards on prezi. Section 1 performance skills concentrates on five styles of dance ballet, contemporary, street, barata natyam, and capoeira and includes exercises to improve dancing skills.
Motif development choreographic devices hand out teaching. Ideally you should use it alongside the aqa gcse performing arts. An exciting outofschool dance experience with full lighting and sound in a dynamic theatre setting. Basic components of dance actions, space, dynamics, relationships compositions skills motif and variation, styles, groups performance opportunities. Matthew bourne exploring the work of this famous choreographer nutcracker. It was a few years ago but i pretty much remember it. They are repeated, varied and developed by using asdr or other choreographic devices conclusion watch this short clip.
Through written communication and use of appropriate terminology, students must be able to critically analyse, interpret and evaluate their own work in performance and choreography and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of professional practice in the six set works in the gcse dance anthology. Some candidates rely too heavily on movements taken from technique classes rather than exploring and creating their own bank of dance statements that support and inform their dance idea. Worlds best powerpoint templates crystalgraphics offers more powerpoint templates than anyone else in the world, with over 4 million to choose from. In order to fulfil their requirements for gcse certification, students will, in particular, be expected to. Developments list 3 ways you could develop that motif climax highlight describe how you would create a highlight or a climax from your chosen stimulus describe a motif. Help with gcse dance choreography i need a theme yahoo. The course is run privately over 2 years and is entered through a local school.
This publication sets out the learning outcomes and content coverage required for gcse specifications in dance. Motifs must be selected from the prescribed list of professional works with rosas danst rosas, perfect, dance tek warriors, nutcracker, faultline and ghost dances being popular choices amongst teachers and students. The gcse course requires girls to develop their chosen motifs into a short solo dance with clear form and structure. A gcse dance revision guide, concentrating on swansong by christopher bruce and nutcracker.
Year 10, block 1, 2, 3 block 1,2,3 autumn term 1 autumn term 2 spring term 1 focus appreciation. Nutcracker had slipped so far from official favour that the radical choreographer fedor lophukov felt. They all recieved good marks between ab i hope i helped and you do well in your gcse. Movement style mainly contemporary flat feet, floor work, arched back some ballet matron mime meaning lets dance exaggerated gestures licking gestures during the wedding spanish flamenco liquorice allsorts. Ab a dance which uses a story as its structure each section should resemble the first in some. Packed full of resources and written by an expert in the field, aqa gcse dance textbook fulfils the requirements of the specification. Does you dance have a start, middle and finish does your dance have the following. Gcse dance programme of study featherstone high school.
The motifs are composed from improvisation which reflect the dancers favourite moves and personality. Unit 1 externally assessed written paper 20% 1 hour students will sit a 1 hour exam during which they will answer detailed questions on all syllabus content including all elements of 2 professional dance works studied throughout the gcse course. To engage and inspire your students, weve taken a creative new approach to the written paper. Solo or group choreography a solo two to two and a half minutes or a group dance for two to five dancers three to three and a half minutes how its assessed. There are examples from still life and nutcracker for you to refer to.
The gcse dance course covers three main performing. Nutcracker had slipped so far from official favour that the radical choreographer fedor lophukov felt free to reinvent it in the style of a. Gcse dance specification specification for first teaching in 2016. Gcse dance examiner report unit 04 choreography june 2015. That is, i saw some updates matthew bournes for adventures in motion pictures, the video of mark morriss the hard nut, and peter wrights production for the birmingham royal ballet before anything that closely follows petipas libretto ben stevensons version for english. Oct 18, 2016 introduction to aqa gcse dance 2016 1.
Our new crystalgraphics chart and diagram slides for powerpoint is a collection of over impressively designed datadriven chart and editable diagram s guaranteed to impress any audience. Aqa gcse dance learning outcomes links to the subject specification. Net is the leading online dance community with over 200,000 members from the us, uk, ireland, canada, australia, new zealand and all over the world. State three things that need to be considered and explain how each helps to make a successful. Gcse dance is a fresh and vibrant specification which includes popular performance and choreography, alongside a new collection of shorter, more diverse and accessible professional works. Using kagans quiz quiz trade, these questions are designed to help revision for the nutcracker gcse motif questions. Watch the rep motifs as they appear in the work and allow time for pupils to rehearse in relation to movement memory and accuracy. The nutcracker a ballet beginners guide stage the guardian. Gcse dance helps students to develop technical and expressive skills as well as knowledge and understanding of dance through performance, choreography and critical appreciation.
With my modern dance background, im a latecomer to the nutcracker, and came to it backtofront. The motifs must be developed by the candidate to create a short solo dance, with clear form and structure, of between 1 and 1. Performing dances both solo and groups choreographing dances making up your own dances appreciating writing about dances it is therefore both a practical and theoretical subject so you will need to. Action 5 basic body actions, varied, contrasting and complementary space use of pathways, levels, direction, focus dynamics speed, continuity, energy relationships duo, canon, solo, unison, leading and following, question and answer 3 5 motifs. Create and dance nutcracker for schools the royal ballet duration. Rosas, perfect, dance tek warriors, nutcracker and ghost dances being popular choices amongst teachers and students. They are repeated, varied and developed by using asdr or other choreographic devices. Dance showcase to help them develop their skills and confidence both as performers and choreographers. A number of girls also performed solo compositions based on three motifs from matthew bournes nutcracker.
Create and dance nutcracker for schools the royal ballet. Gcse dance year 10 choreography using a linha curva motifs group 2 duration. Gcse dance gives students the chance to be more creative in learning choreography skills and helps students explore dance from an academic perspective as well as a physical one. With guidance from the teacher, candidates select 3 motifs from one of the selected professional works from the prescribed list. Classes only run if there is enough interest, please contact us for more details on the course. Quiz quiz trade nutcracker gcse motif questions teaching. The vanessa golborn school of dance also offers aqa gcse dance for those students who wish to extend their training and learn more about dance. Report on the examination gcse dance 42304 4230 june 6g 6 of 8 dance idea. This new conference, is designed in the light of the 2018 examinations. Characterised by angular elbows and stamping feet nutcracker. Abaca a must appear at least 3 times a dance which has it structure by chance rather than choreographing it a dance which is made up of only 2 sections i. Nutcracker is a coming of age dance based on 16 year old cara leaving the orphanage. Stimulus questions choose 1 of the pictures and describe a motif you would choreograph.
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