GCSE Dance

Introduction

At KPHS, the Dance curriculum provides a creative and inclusive environment where students develop technical skill, physical confidence and expressive ability across a range of dance styles. Through choreography, performance and evaluation, students learn to communicate ideas and emotions through movement while exploring their individuality and creativity.

Our curriculum encourages discipline, resilience and teamwork, supporting all students to make progress and feel confident in their abilities. By the time they leave KPHS, students are expressive, reflective and collaborative performers who appreciate the cultural value of dance and feel a strong sense of belonging within the school community.

How Dance Supports Our School Values

We Co-operate
Students work together to create and perform dance pieces, developing teamwork, communication and trust. They support one another and learn the value of collaboration in achieving shared goals.

We Pioneer
Dance encourages students to be creative and take risks. Through choreography and performance, they explore new ideas, develop originality and build confidence in expressing themselves.

We Belong
Our inclusive curriculum ensures all students feel valued and supported. By celebrating different styles and cultures, students develop confidence, identity and a strong sense of belonging within the dance community.

Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) in Dance

Studying Dance develops creativity, physical confidence, teamwork, discipline, and communication skills. Students gain experience in performance, choreography, and analysis, while also exploring professional roles within the performing arts industry. The course promotes inclusive participation and helps students understand how skills developed through dance can transfer into a wide range of careers beyond performance.

Career Areas Linked to Dance:

• Performance & Performing Arts – developing practical skills in dance, rehearsal, and live performance within a range of creative contexts.
• Choreography & Creative Direction – using creativity, planning, and leadership to design and direct performances and artistic projects.
• Education, Community Arts & Youth Work – applying communication, leadership, and empathy to teach, mentor, and engage communities through dance.
• Production, Technical Theatre & Arts Management – supporting performances through roles in lighting, sound, costume, stage management, and promotion.
• Health, Fitness & Wellbeing – using movement knowledge, physical training, and motivation to support fitness, wellbeing, and active lifestyles.

For more information about careers linked to Dance, visit: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/dancer/