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Spotlight on Dance

Leave it on the Floor
Leave it on the Floor
Leave it on the Floor © PECCADILLO PICTURES ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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14+

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Medium (5-11 activities)

Nation

England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

This resource is for AQA GCSE and A level Dance/Expressive Arts students. The Student Pack has been designed to support students to prepare, plan and record their final presentation, and for A level students to engage in critical analysis and appreciation of the Set Work. The guide provides easy-to-use planning tools and suggested stimulus film content to inspire and enable students to fulfil the specification requirements.

 

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Spotlight on Dance - teachers' notes and student pack

A resource to support GCSE and A level Dance students.

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