PLUME COLLEGE
YEAR 11 INTO YEAR 12 SUMMER TRANSITION CHALLENGE 2015
Subject:
Qualification/Level:
Examination Board
Dance
BTEC Level 3 Sub-Diploma
Edexcel
We expect students joining the Plume College to complete a transition piece of work for each subject between
the end of Key Stage 4 and the start of Key Stage 5. This is assessed and feedback given to students when they
start the courses in September. The following challenge(s) are to be completed over the summer break and
brought to your first lesson.
The Summer Transition ‘CHALLENGE’
You need to watch and evaluate a short Dance performance from three different dancers, identifying areas of strength
and areas for development in their performance. Then you will need to reconstruct the performance yourself and chart
your progress during the process, setting targets for development to refine your performance. You will need to include
photographic evidence to support your written commentary. Please use the attached documents to produce your
portfolio.
Version 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZs6QmQaGkk&index=1&list=PLnNXT-Uu-Odb3EU3QvwZrFnR4l3gSLoO
Version 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbgOryXHaQY&list=PLnNXT-Uu-Odb3EU3QvwZrFnR4l3gSLoO&index=9
Version 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1p3gRod0YY&index=14&list=PLnNXT-Uu-Odb3EU3QvwZrFnR4l3gSLoO
You will need to submit your portfolio of evidence during the first week of Year 12.
How the work produced will fit into subsequent work and the specification as a whole.
For each unit you complete on the course you will be required to produce a portfolio that evaluates your own
performance and tracks your progress. Portfolio work forms the basis of assessment and therefore it is vital you
understand how to evaluate your own and others work.
How the work should be presented.
The work can be hand written or word processed but should be completed on the template provided
Length of time expected to complete the challenge:5 hours:
 1 hour on evaluation of other dancers
 3 x 1 hour session on reconstructing solo dance including taking photographic evidence
 3 x 30 minutes sessions on writing up your evaluation of your performance
How the work will be assessed and marked:You will be awarded a Pass, Merit or Distinction
PASS
Review your own and others
performance setting basic targets.
MERIT
Review your own and others
performance setting appropriate
and achievable targets.
DISTINCTION
Thoroughly review own and others
performance setting focused and
challenging targets.
Success criteria for this challenge: Use the template provided to do your written work
 Be specific when evaluating instead of writing ‘The dancer needs to improve her flexibility’ you would need
to write ‘The dancer needs to improve her flexibility to allow her to fully execute the grand jeté action.’
 Write your three evaluations at the end of each session rather than writing all three at the end
 Take the photos during the each of the three practical sessions rather than at the end.
 Try to subject specific terminology if you know any. (Don’t panic if you don’t as you will learn this on the
course)
Resources to be used for this work.
Internet Access – YouTube with use of sound
Template for Portfolio
Computer if you wish to type your work
Digital Camera
Open space suitable for Dance
Who to contact if you should require further assistance with the work before the end of term?
Mrs N. Markham-Lee: n.markham-lee@plume.essex.sch.uk
What equipment will be needed for the subject?
For lessons you will need Dance kit, please see details below:
Choreography and Contemporary Dance Lessons
Black leotard (any style), black dance trousers/leggings or culottes, bare feet or foot undeez (no Jazz
shoes), hair ponytail, plait or bun.
Ballet
Burgundy Camisole Leotard (dance direct P98S), pink ballet tights, pink leather split sole ballet shoes,
hair in a bun.
You will also need portfolio folders or books
A diary or a notebook to take notes in lesson on your practical work
Access to a computer and digital camera will be needed but you can do this through college if necessary.
Extension
Choreograph your own dance solo lasting a minute in a dance style of your choice and based on a chosen dance idea.
To understand more about this subject at a high level:- If you fancy buying a book you should read: Classes in Classical Ballet by Asaf Messerer
- Alternatively take a look at some of these websites:
http://www.roh.org.uk/ http://www.ballet.org.uk/ http://www.dancing-times.co.uk/
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Visit a theatre and watch a Dance performance. Look on this website for ideas
http://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/whats-on/dance
Or go directly to Sadler’s Wells website
www.sadlerswells.com/
NAME: ___________________________________
Evaluation of Other Dancers
Areas of Strength in Performance
Dancer 1
Dancer 2
Dancer 3
Areas for Development
Tasks they could complete to refine
their performance
Session 1
Name:
Date:
Ballet
What preparation work did you undertake for today’s session
Brief description of task completed
Evaluative commentary on strengths and areas for development based on today’s session
Ideas of how you could improve areas for development
Targets to work on before next session – What and how
Supporting Photographic Evidence – Area of strength
Explanation of Area of Strength
ADD PHOTO HERE
Supporting Photographic Evidence – Areas for Development
Explanation of Area for Development
ADD PHOTO HERE
Explanation of Area for Development
ADD PHOTO HERE
Session 2
Name:
Date:
Ballet
What preparation work did you undertake for today’s session
Brief description of task completed
Evaluative commentary on strengths and areas for development based on today’s session
Ideas of how you could improve areas for development
Targets to work on before next session – What and how
Supporting Photographic Evidence – Area of strength
Explanation of Area of Strength
ADD PHOTO HERE
Supporting Photographic Evidence – Areas for Development
Explanation of Area for Development
ADD PHOTO HERE
Explanation of Area for Development
ADD PHOTO HERE
Session 3
Name:
Date:
Ballet
What preparation work did you undertake for today’s session
Brief description of task completed
Evaluative commentary on strengths and areas for development based on today’s session
Ideas of how you could improve areas for development
Targets to work on before next session – What and how
Supporting Photographic Evidence – Area of strength
Explanation of Area of Strength
ADD PHOTO HERE
Supporting Photographic Evidence – Areas for Development
Explanation of Area for Development
ADD PHOTO HERE
Explanation of Area for Development
ADD PHOTO HERE