Curriculum Intent Overview
At Carr Hill High School, our Dance curriculum is ambitious, inclusive and highly creative, providing students with the opportunity to develop as confident, expressive and skilled performers. At Key Stage 4, students study BTEC Dance, where results are consistently strong, building both technical ability and creative understanding. Students explore a wide range of styles from traditional to contemporary dance, developing their physical, expressive and choreographic skills.
Students learn to create, perform and analyse dance, developing their understanding of movement, technique and performance. Through access to our dedicated dance studio, students are able to refine their skills in a professional environment. Dance at Carr Hill encourages students to be creative, disciplined and collaborative, while building confidence and resilience through performance.
How the Dance Curriculum Contributes to the School’s Curriculum Intent
Knowledge
Students develop knowledge of dance techniques, choreography and performance, exploring a range of styles from traditional to contemporary. They learn how to create, structure and refine movement, as well as analyse and evaluate performance work.
Vocabulary Rich
Students are introduced to key dance terminology, enabling them to describe, analyse and evaluate movement with confidence and accuracy.
Aspiration
Through workshops with professionals, trips to Pineapple Dance Studios in London and performance opportunities, students gain insight into the dance industry and future pathways, raising aspirations.
Character Building
Dance develops confidence, resilience and teamwork. Students work collaboratively, perform in front of audiences and build leadership skills through group work and performance opportunities.
Love of Learning
Students develop a passion for dance through engaging, practical lessons and performance experiences, encouraging creativity, enjoyment and self-expression.
Our Aims for All Students
- To develop strong technical and performance skills in dance
- To become confident, expressive and creative performers
- To explore a wide range of dance styles from traditional to contemporary
- To build teamwork, leadership and performance confidence
- To understand dance within the wider performing arts industry
Reading in Dance
Students engage with a range of stimulus materials, case studies and professional work, developing their understanding of choreography, performance and the context of dance. Subject-specific vocabulary is embedded to support analysis and evaluation.
Learning Beyond the Classroom in Dance
Students benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including the Dance Academy, open to all year groups, where students represent the school at competitions and performances across the Fylde. Students also perform in school showcases, take part in workshops with professionals and attend trips to Pineapple Dance Studios in London, gaining valuable experience of the dance industry.
