9 Dance
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Year 13 (2025) students are required to attend Subject Confirmation on Thursday 23 January to finalise their timetable.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss T. Ata.
MYP Arts
Optional Subject
Objectives
The Year 9 Dance option is heavily practical and is suitable for a wide range of students of all abilities.
The course focuses on building confidence and presentational skills. Lessons focus around group activities and assessments are designed to encourage the students’ enthusiasm for dance and with a view to increase their knowledge, ability and appreciation of dance around the world. This course is assessed against the MYP criteria.
- Performance - Developing skills.
- Sasa Style - Investigating.
- YouTeach - Creating/Performing and evaluating .
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: Nil.
Pathway
This subject could lead to a career in Dance, Drama, Theatre, Film & Television and Performing Arts.
Pathway Tags
Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Model, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter,
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Disclaimer
It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.