Dance AS

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At The Canterbury High School we want our students to be able to gain the opportunity to build confidence and gain a sense of achievement through the medium of dance. We also wish to develop in all of our students an awareness of one's body and their surrounding space, co ordination, strength, flexibility and fitness, grace, musicality and freedom of expression. Throughout their time studying dance at The Canterbury High School, students learn physical and cognitive skills as well as developing emotionally and socially. The Dance course aims to: Build confidence and a positive self esteem that will last throughout life by developing feelings of inclusion, purpose and achievement. Increase attention span, develop listening skills and improve the ability to follow instructions. Develop self discipline, persistence, resourcefulness, flexibility of mind, the ability to self motivate and the ability to think quickly under pressure. Improve problem solving skills, the ability to formulate a systematic approach to new challenges and the ability to retain and recall. Develop observational and perceptual skills. Improve partner and group work skills - both leading and being part of a cohesive group Learn patience and have an increased awareness of the need to understand the emotions and points of view of others. Improve posture, strength, flexibility, joint mobility and fitness Improve balance, co ordination and awareness of how and where the body is placed in space.

Course information

Name: Dance AS Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Dance Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151001 13:51:37 Updated 20161012 11:45:41

Entry requirements

None

Provider

The Canterbury Academy
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Address

Knight Avenue Town: Canterbury