In the Performing Arts Department, we recognise the importance of artistic expression in our pursuit of excellence. We provide opportunities for all students to be involved within core curriculum and encourage children to take part in our wide range of extra-curricular activities; including whole school productions, gymnastics and dance showcases and dance inter-house competitions. 

Dance

Our curriculum dance course provides an opportunity to develop dance choreography, performance and appreciation skills through a range of different dance styles. Students explore different cultures and learn the historical evolution of dance through the ages. 

Students explore dynamic movements linked to professional dance works and have the opportunity to be creative and express themselves through movement. 

Choreographic devises are also explored in gymnastics form, where students perform flight, rotation and balance as part of group sequencing and flight work. 

Drama
Our KS2 Drama schemes allow students to use creative and imaginative role play situations, students can explore their own and others' feelings about a range of cultural and human issues. The students will be required to use a range of skills, acting, directing, problem solving and team building. They also have the opportunity to evaluate their work and the work of others in a range of formats. In KS2 Drama, we support the RBA English department through bringing texts to life.

Students are encouraged to use voice, movement, gesture and facial expression as they develop their dramatic skills. Performers understand how to use techniques to develop the inner life of a character and have the chance to explore a range of theatre studies and to develop their existing skills. In KS3, our drama groups write the scripts, direct, and even create their own sound and lighting creating a sequence of successive scenes and adapting them for a stage presentation.

'I Can Statements' are colour coded at the start of each new topic for Dance and Drama across all four years. This is to establish prior learning and initial understanding of each area of the curriculum. The 'I Can' Statements will then be reflected upon at the end of the topic by the students to show progression but also establish any gaps in the learning.