Dance Showcase - Wednesday 12th March

Here you have the opportunity to learn about the choreographies and solo performances by our Year 11 GCSE Dance students.

In addition, our Year 9 and 10 GCSE Dance groups performed work learnt in practical lessons.

Finally our Key Stage 3 extra curricular dance groups performed pieces they have been learning in their after school dance sessions.

Miss F. Roberts, Miss K. Hall and Miss L. Bevan

The Silent Pulse

Choreographer: Anastasiya L

Dancers: Anastasiya L, Florence C, Katarnina J & Edith R

Choreographic Intention: 14th April 1912. As the Titanic sunk into the icy Atlantic sea, desperate rhythms of morse code reached out into the night.

Domestic Violence

Choreographer: Olivia B

Dancers: Olivia B & Sophie E

Choreographic Intention: the dance explores the dynamics and feeling of someone who is experiencing domestic violence though movement.

Tunnel Vision

Choreographer: Chloe B

Dancers: Evie D, Amelia L & Lyla S

Choreographic Intention: this dance shows the idea of claustrophobia

Swansong

Choreographer: Miss Hall & Year 8 Dancers

Dancers: Aoife B, Lily G, Enya H & Leah M-K

Choreographic Intention: inspired by Christopher Bruce’s ’Swansong’. Depicting the struggles of a prisoner of conscience.

Threaded Rhythm

Choreographer: Ella C

Dancers: Ella C, Kelsey B, Daisy C & Margot H

Choreographic Intention: Choreographic Intention: exploration of the various types of stitches of a sewing machine.

Inside Out

Choreographer: Miss Bevan & Year 7 Dancers

Dancers: Tess A, Nour A-T, Rose A, Emilia B, Indy D, Rita G, Lily G, Emily H, Luisa H, Freya H, Taylor J, Lexia K, Elsie K, Ivone K, Amelia L, Megan L, Isla Mae M, Anoshka M, Aliskova M, Faye M, Summer O, Anna P, Francesca R, Arya R, Heidi S, Tiyana S, Tilly T & Anya T

Choreographic Intention: the dance explores the struggle between fitting in and staying true to yourself. The piece reflects the journey of self-expression and the pressures of growing up.

Connection

Choreographer: Lucy D

Dancers: Sophie E & Imogen M

Choreographic Intention: to show the invention and development of the telephone. How people interact and communicate with each other as a result of the phone.

Stand Tall

Choreographer: Miss Hall & Year 10 Dancers

Dancers: Layla B, Hannah C, Freya D, Fleur D, Robyn D, Evie G, Lily G, Lottie G, Amelie H, Jenna H, Amely H, Poppy H, Aaleyah J, Evie L, Millie M, Ava M, Martha N, Tegan N, Alexis N-J, Kelsey-Leigh R & Layla T

Choreographic Intention: a salute to women and empowerment.

Contrasting Reliance

Choreographer: Chloe F

Dancers: Lexi A, Lily E, Carmen H & Maisie J

Dynamic Beats

Choreographer: Miss Roberts & Year 8 Dancers

Dancers: Chloe A, Isobel A, Aoife B, Abigail B, Anne C, Nolwenn C, Brooke C, Evie D, Thea F, Lily G, Fiorella G, Eva H-S, Enya H, Charlotte J, Florence K, Mia-May L, Vanessa L, Leah M-K, Lucy M, Ella M, Ivana N, Kitty P, Zoe Sh, Lilah T Gwendoline W & Amelie W-S

Choreographic Intention: a musical exploration of the various dynamics and rhythms of this dramatic classical piece ‘The Ritual’

Psychedelic

Choreographer: Serenite Q

Dancers: Serenite Q

Choreographic Intention: the dance explores the emotional journey and struggle of taking drugs; capturing both the euphoric highs and devastating lows.

Echoes of Ink

Choreographer: Livia T

Dancers: Chloe M, Freya S & Daisy S

Choreographic Intention: the dance shows the idea of soldiers sending their loved ones letters during the war.

Gaining Connections

Choreographer: Eva C & Elkie L

Dancers: Eva C & Elkie L

Choreographic Intention: exploring the idea of being apart, then gradually connecting.

Isolated Tree

Choreographer: Eva Z

Dancers: Indy D, Freya H, Freya H & Elsie K

Choreographic Intention: exploration of a photograph by Danish photographer Karen Vikke

Endgame

Choreographer: Miss Hall & Dancers

Dancers: Ellie C, Ruby E, Sana F, Margot H, Sarah H, Aaleyah J, Ruby K, Chloe M & Erin P

Choreographic Intention: inspired by The Hunger Games, this piece captures the tension, resilience, and struggle for survival, using movement to portray the fight for freedom and the power of resistance.

Life Beneath The Leaves

Choreographer: Belles M

Dancers: Belles M, Olivia D, Gracie H, Hannah L & Lulu T

Choreographic Intention: the dance explores the spiritual and physical growth of a person. This was inspired by a photograph by the Danish photographer Karen Vikke.

Midnight

Choreographer: Miss Roberts & Year 9 Dancers

Dancers: Darcey BC, Molly B, Eva C, Lydia C, Abbey G, Ruby H, Katarina J, Klara K, Lily K, Amelia L, Elkie L, Dharni M, Constance N, Tabitha S, Bella S, Lyla S, Emilia S, Alice S, Daisy S, Eli T, Layla V, Georgie W, Lily-May W-F & Sofia W

Choreographic Intention: the dance explores the painting by Henri Matisse ‘Two Dancers’ (1937). The various movements, shapes and dynamics.

Silent Tears Led to Our Victory

Choreographer: Christiana M-M

Dancers: Christiana M-M, Angel S-D & Isabella M

Choreographic Intention: the dance is depicts the idea of three British soldiers during WW1.

In The Shadow of Standards

Choreographer: Daisy C

Dancers: Ruby E, Sarah H & Nancy M

Choreographic Intention: the dance ia about the pressure of trying to fit into society.

Swallowed By Temptation

Choreographer: Anaya P

Dancers: Anoushka P, Bella S, Gwendoline W & Sofia W

Choreographic Intention: the dance explores the powerful force greed can have on the human race. The initial stimulus was sweets and chocolates, sugary rush which led to the theme of greed.

Seven

Choreographer: Miss Hall and Year 9 Dancers

Dancers: Azariah A, Elora A-M, Kelsey B, Abigail C, Ellie C, Ruby E, Erin H, Margot H, Sarah H, Grace H, Rosie K, Ruby K, Chloe M, Brigitte M, Maisie M, Nancy M, Isabella M, Kali N, Erin P, Edith R, Freya S, Thanuska S, Tibby W & Kiera W

Choreographic Intention: An abstract piece inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins, this work weaves together movements to embody the emotions and consequences of each sin, revealing their interconnected nature.

The Oil Disaster

Choreographer: Abbey-Jay G

Dancers: Abbey-Jay G, Stephanie B & Amelie W-S

Choreographic Intention: an oil ship crashes against the sea walls, it’s contents spill into the ocean….disaster follows.

Letters In The Dark

Choreographer: Matilda S

Dancers: Matilda S, Kelsey B, Klara K, Katarina J & Tabitha S

Choreographic Intention: the dance was inspired by the book ‘The Blind Contessa’s New Machine’. The novel is about a woman, Caroline Fantoni, who is going blind however her family do not believe her. One of the first typewriters was invented so she could continue to communicate.

Stranger Things….Returns

Choreographer: Miss Roberts & Year 10 Dancers

Dancers: Holly A, Lexi A, Molly B, Emily B, Sofia B, Nel B, Lilly B, Zoie C-S, Kaitlyn C, Olivia D, Sophie E, Lily E, Georgia F, Angel H, Ellamai H, Carmen H, Vasilena I, Shobana I, Maisie J, Maisie J, Hannah L, Imogen M, Lily M, Caitlin P, Ella S & Lulu T

Choreographic Intention: the dance explores the popular TV series; Stranger Things. From the teenagers exploring strange occurrences, science laboratories to the Upside Down World