Performing Arts

Introduction of the Performing Arts Curriculum

The Performing Arts curriculum aims to ignite pupil creativity, imagination and interest in the arts. 

Year 7  introduces pupils to the origins of Greek theatre, Commedia Dell'Arte and Shakespeare. In Year 8 pupils are introduced to key theatre practitioners, in both drama and dance, who have inspired generations of professional performers. Year 9 focuses on performance styles and physical practice. Throughout the curriculum, pupils return to core knowledge and skills, building mastery and spiralling up in challenge.

In Year 10 pupils begin to study for the Edexcel BTEC Performing Arts qualification, which has endorsements in both Dance and Drama. This allows them to explore professional work, looking at the inter-relationships between key features of performance material. Pupils will be able to interpret writers and performers intentions, performing as a professional theatre company through devising and creating performances. 

Year 7

Autumn 1

Greek Theatre

Autumn 2

Commedia Dell’Arte

Spring 1

Pantomime

Spring 2

Capoeira

Summer 1

Performance & Production

Peter Pan

Summer 2

Musical Theatre

Year 8

Autumn 1

Street Dance

Autumn 2

Naturalism

Spring 1

Epic Theatre

Spring 2

Mime and Mask

Summer 1

Performance & Production

The Tempest

Summer 2

Physical Theatre

Year 9

Autumn 1

Exploring Dance Styles

Autumn 2

Exploring Acting Styles

Spring 1

Exploring Musical Theatre

Spring 2

Devising a Performance

Summer 1

Performance and Production

wonder. land

Summer 2

Young Minds Fundraising

Year 10

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Sprnig 2

Exploring the Performing Arts

Component 1

Summer 1

Summer 2

Developing Skills and techniques in Performing Arts

Component 2
Year 11

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Developing Skills and techniques in Performing Arts

Component 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Performing to a Brief

Component 3

Summer 2

United Learning Hub

United Learning comprises: United Learning Ltd (Registered in England No: 00018582. Charity No. 313999) UCST (Registered in England No: 2780748. Charity No. 1016538) and ULT (Registered in England No. 4439859. An Exempt Charity). Companies limited by guarantee.
Registered address: United Learning, Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SB.

Financial Accountability and Freedom of Information
Website Terms, Cookies and Privacy
Policies

United Learning