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If you liked 'Darkwood Manor' go and watch a similar Gothic Horror play 'Women in Black' on at the Fortune Theatre in London's West End.

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To celebrate the launch of Disney’s Encanto, 'Into Film' have teamed up with Disney to help bring magic into your classroom with an exciting curriculum-linked resource for students aged 6-11. It's about an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia. Find out more: Campaign - Into Film

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Listen to Ms Brewin talk about why BTEC Dance is a fantastic course to choose at KS4.

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Listen to Ms Brewin talk about why GCSE Music is a fantastic course to choose at KS4.

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Listen to Ms Brewin talk about why GCSE Drama is a fantastic course to choose at KS4.

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In this topic, students will study a professional performance, Swansong, by Christopher Bruce. Students will learn how to perform and choreograph in the style of Swansong using contact dance and a number of lifts, supports and balances safely.

Enrichment:

Watch Christopher Bruce here discussing the creation of Swansong.

Links with other learning:

Ethics: Amnesty International-protecting human rights and political injustice.

Music: Electronic score, found sound, synthesised sound

Drama: Link with characterisation and story-telling through movement

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In this topic we learn about a Brazilian Martial Art: Capoeira. This is a physical discipline combining elements from dance, acrobatics and martial arts.  Students learn the control, balance, co-ordination and stamina needed to participate in this powerful dance, under pinned by knowledge of its historical context.

Enrichment:

‘My first Capoeira Class’ by Ingrid Santos. Get the book here

Watch this video on BBC Bitesize. Capoeira, an introduction

Watch some Capoeira in action here

Links with other learning:

History – Capoeira was developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil at beginning of 16th Century; students will study the slave trade in Yr 8

P.E. - Students explore what makes an effective warm up, as well as action and reaction, and working together with a partner.

Drama – Characterisation in performance, dance as a language and communication of narrative

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Liked learning about Dane from different cultures? Go here and learn how to Jive.

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In Year 7 we learn about Music from different cultures like African, Samba, Calypso & Indian Music.

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Autumn 2: 'The Accused' - working with script.

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Autumn 2: 'The Accused' - working with script.

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In this topic we use Jeffrey Archer’s play ‘The Accused’ as a starting point to explore the Murder Mystery genre. We look at how to effectively portray stereotype and build tension through the use of language and proxemics.

Enrichment:

Read the play here

Test your detective skills here

Meet the suspects

Links with other learning:

Dance: Use of space

English: Students study crime ficition in the Summer term.

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How can we build tension/create mood in Drama?

In this topic we use the book Darkwood Manor, as the starting point to explore characterisation, story-telling and how to build tension in performance.

Enrichment:

Read the Darkwood Manor novel  by Jenna Ryan here

Links with other leanring:

English: Characterisation, story-telling using the 5 W’s, as well as building tension using language

Dance – use of Physical Theatre

Music – Use of aural setting and how it contributes to mood

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At KS4 in Drama we celebrate figures through history who have used their voice to make a stand for something they believe in like Nelson Mandela and Gandhi. We use these figures as stimulus for a piece of theatre that educates and inspires their audience.

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Using iconic musical motifs, students learn how to compose their own music for film. We explore different textures and timbres and how to create mood with music.

Enrichment:

Learn how Hanz Zimmer composes music for film and take the quiz to test your knowledge

Links with other learning:

Drama: Characterisation and story-telling. Building mood and atmosphere.

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How do we tell a story through music?

In this topic we learn the building blocks of music and how to compose music through the use of percussive instruments, found sound and music software.  We explore theme and variation, recurring musical

ideas and how to structure

our compositions.

Enrichment:

BBC Bitesize – introducing Hans Zimmer, the German composer and producer.

Download GarageBand and start composing

Links with other learning:

Drama – Story telling, characterisation and creating mood

Design and Technology – Use of technology to compose music

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In Year 7 we learn about Dance from different cultures. We explore the features of each style and its history.

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In this topic we learn how to compose music using BandLab, a music software platform. We explore texture, balance and unity.

Enrichment:

Watch a BandLab tutorial: How to mix music

Links with other learning:

Music: The elements of music

Dance: Swansong's electronic score

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In this topic we learn about western music notation. We explore different time signatures, musical structures and note names. Students work towards a performance of The Black Note March.

Enrichment:

Watch The Blue Danube Waltz  by Johann Strauss

Watch The Black Note March video tutorial

Links with other learning:

Dance – link to dance style

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Dance composition

Students perform the street dance style with control, precision and attention to the features of the style. We learn how to compose a group piece which explores the use of dynamics, action, relationships and space.

Enrichment:

Learn how to perform a baby freeze

Watch the World Street Dance championships

Watch Diversity street dance company on Britain’s Got Talent

Links with other learning:

Music: Time signature, tempo, lyrics
Drama: Intention, performance skills

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Students are introduced to dance cultures in diverse geographic areas and historical time periods. We study the features of each style and the dance technique needed in performance.

Enrichment:

Bollywood Dreams. Book here

Street Dance. Book here

Watch BBC Bitesize African dance sequences

Links with other learning:

Music – Features of musical style, time signature and phrasing

Geography – Students explore the African continent in the Summer Term.

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In this topic we learn about Commedia Dell’Arte, an early form of theatre that used masked stock characters. Students perform an elaborate and comedic piece of theatre through which they are able to develop confidence and control.

Enrichment:

Watch The World of Commedia dell’arte here

Watch the Trestle Theatre Company explore how to use masks in this improvisation

Links with other learning:

English: Commedia influence on Shakespeare. Representing a cross section of society/comedic scenes/understanding stereotypical characters

Music: Comedic Lazzi scenes

Dance: Physicality and use of weight/co-ordination

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How can we create effective Melodrama?

In this topic we learn about the key Melodrama conventions such as the use of placards and silent movies. We explore how to portray stereotypes on stage and create a melodramatic comedy sketch for performance.

Enrichment:

Watch a modern day Melodrama

Links with other learning:

History – Primary form of theatre in Victorian era that students learn about in Year 8

Music – features of the genre

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In this topic we learn about the conventions of pop music. Students learn different chord structures and  work together as an ensemble to perform in a band.

Enrichment:

Watch what famous bands did with these easy chords. Taught on the guitar.

Watch the four chord trick taught on piano

Links with other learning:

Dance: Pop Music as an accompaniment

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In this topic we learn the key features of World Music (African, Samba, Calypso & Indian) and understand the importance of appreciating music from different cultures.

Enrichment:

Read about Indian and world music

World Music radio

Links with other learning:

Geography – Students explore the African continent in the Summer Term.

Dance- features of style and musical accompaniment

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Students learn the history and features of the rock n roll genre and perform Elvis Presley's Hound Dog as an ensemble.

Enrichment:

Learn the building blocks of a song, how songs are put together and test your knowledge with the quiz.

Links with other learning:

Drama: Working from stimulus/ Interpretation of stimulus/aims and intention

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What is an ensemble in music?

In this topic we use Chariots of fire to explore the characteristics of fanfares such as dotted rhythms and the harmonic series. We learn how to play different parts of an ensemble, such as melody, chords and bass that fit together to create a musical performance.

Enrichment:

Watch Chariots of fire here.

Keyboard skills for beginners

100 songs. Easy keyboard library

Links with other learning:

Ethics - Chariots of Fire film explores beliefs that the main character has to succeed as a testament to his undying religious faith.

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This scheme of work encompasses all three of the Performing Arts disciplines. We use Craig Brewer and Dean Pritchard’s  Footloose to learn about the Musical Theatre genre and it’s features before creating a whole class production.

This project includes exploring the technical roles in theatre like lighting and costume design as well as the promotion and producing of Musicals in the UK and worldwide.

Enrichment:

An introduction to theatre design by Stephen Di Benedetto

Watch the Footloose film here ​​

The Mamma Mia Backstage Tour​

LIVE backstage during a performance of Les Miserable

Visit the London theatre website and see a Musical LIVE

Links with other learning:

Art – Students will learn about set design in the Summer term.

Maths – creating expenditure spreadsheets /budgeting ​

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This scheme of work encompasses all three of the Performing Arts disciplines. We use the Musical Matilda’ to learn about the Musical Theatre genre and its features before creating a whole class production. This project includes exploring the technical roles in theatre like lighting and costume design as well as the promotion and producing of Musicals in the UK and worldwide.

Enrichment:

An introduction to theatre design by Stephen Di Benedetto

Read Matilda by Roald Dahl

Watch Alan Parker’s Bugsy Malone film here

Read Bugsy Malone

The Mamma Mia Backstage Tour

LIVE backstage during a performance of Les Miserable

Visit the London theatre website and see a Musical LIVE

Links with other learning:

Maths – creating expenditure spreadsheets /budgeting