Welcome to the Dance department

Dance is a very popular subject at St George’s as the emphasis is on fun and enjoyment.

Our aim is to promote dance of all kinds to pupils, and to develop an enthusiasm for the Art, as both participants and an audience.

Although Dance is a separate department within the school, it is studied in relation to the Physical Education National Curriculum requirements. In class pupils learn to choreograph, perform and analyse dances using a variety of starting points.

Facilities

There is a purpose built dance studio with audio-visual equipment. A small library containing books, journals, videos and CDs.

Dance in the curriculum

Key Stage 3 Years 7 and 8 - have one lesson per fortnight.

Key Stage 4 Optional GCSE Dance.This option is now choosen at year 9. Year 9, 10 and 11 have 5 lessons per fortnight.

Key Stage 5 Optional AS and A2 level Dance.

Curriculum Extension

Celebrating the international flavour of the school, pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4 have taken part in professional workshops in Indian, African, Salsa, and Street Dance styles.

We endeavour to encourage boys to participate by offering opportunities to learn Break Dance.

GCSE and A’level students also experience residencies with professional companies and theatre visits.