Dance

Dance at CHS South inspires creativity, confidence, and expression. Students explore performance, choreography, and appreciation of dance in a supportive environment that promotes curiosity, wellbeing, and respect. Through dance, we develop resilience, transferable skills, and a passion for the arts that prepares students for life beyond the classroom.

 

Our Intent

Our mission is to ignite creativity, uncover potential, and develop transferable skills through the arts, moulding Creative, Happy, and Successful students.

The Dance Department aims to:

• Inspire creativity, curiosity, and self-expression.

• Promote confidence, collaboration, and respect through performance and choreography.

• Challenge students to respond to the world around them through movement.

• Encourage research, leadership, independence, and problem-solving.

• Provide a strong foundation for further study in performance and beyond.

 

Curriculum Information

Key Stage 3:

Year 7 Dance Year 8 Dance Year 9 Dance Elective

Key Stage 4:

Year 10 BTEC Performing Arts (Dance) Year 11 BTEC Performing Arts (Dance)

 

Why Study Dance?

Studying Dance at CHS South develops a wide range of skills:

Creativity – expressing ideas through choreography and performance.

Confidence – presenting, performing, and sharing work with others.

Teamwork – collaborating in rehearsals and group projects.

Discipline – working to deadlines, developing resilience, and refining performance.

Cultural awareness – engaging with different styles, traditions, and histories.

Transferable skills – communication, problem-solving, organisation, leadership, and empathy.

 

Meet the Team

Ms. Brain - Curriculum Leader for Performing Arts

Miss. Ali - Teacher of Dance

Mr. Moores-Jefferson - Technician for Performing & Visual Arts

 

Enrichment Opportunities

• Students can extend their dance journey through:

• School productions and showcases

• Dance clubs and performance groups

• Workshops with professional practitioners

• Trips to live theatre and performances

 

How Parents/Carers Can Support at Home

• Encourage regular practice of choreography and movement routines.

• Watch live dance performances or recordings together to inspire ideas.

• Talk about the themes, stories, and styles explored in different dances.

• Support rehearsal time at home and help with learning key movements.

• Encourage participation in school showcases, clubs, or community dance groups.

 

Further Study:

• BTEC or A Level Performing Arts / Dance

• College or conservatoire courses in dance and theatre

• University-level study in performance, choreography, or arts management

 

Career Links:

Performance & Creation Professional Dancer (contemporary, ballet, commercial, musical theatre) Choreographer Theatre Performer Movement Director Dance Captain Rehearsal Director	Production & Technology Stage Manager Lighting / Sound Designer Costume Designer Set Designer Theatre Technician Production Coordinator
Teaching & Education Dance Teacher (school, college, private studio) Workshop Leader Community Arts Educator University Lecturer in Dance / Performing Arts Youth Dance Practitioner	Health & Wellbeing Dance Movement Therapist Physiotherapist (specialising in dance and sport) Pilates / Yoga Instructor Fitness and Wellbeing Specialist Rehabilitation Support Worker
Business & Industry Arts Manager Event / Festival Organiser Talent Agent Tour Manager Creative Producer Arts Marketing / PR Specialist	Media & Entertainment Dance Journalist / Critic Choreographer for Film/TV/Commercials Casting Director (dance/theatre focus) Dance Content Creator / Influencer Movement Coach for Actors and Musicians

Studying Dance at CHS South is an investment in the future - our learners become creative, confident, and versatile individuals ready to thrive in any path they choose.