Birmingham Arts School facilitates three essential secondary teacher networks in Dance, Drama and Visual Art. These networks offer invaluable opportunities to collaborate with fellow professionals, exchange best practices, and uncover fresh strategies for student engagement. We strongly encourage headteachers and teachers to participate in these sessions to explore innovative teaching techniques, champion high-quality arts education, and have a dedicated forum to address challenges and opportunities specific to their schools.
These sessions will include in-depth looks at KS3 and KS4 schemes of work and assessment, featuring speakers from exam boards who will provide expert advice on the syllabus. Additionally, there will be deep dives into how Ofsted views your subject, ensuring you are well-prepared and informed.
The Secondary Dance Network will be led by FABRIC, there will be 6 sessions in total across the year all vital to developing and supporting your curriculum aims. This session will be on the influence of African and Carribbean dance techniques on modern dance.
Delve into the vibrant and rich world of African and Caribbean dance techniques with our immersive workshop. This specially curated session is designed for dance educators, offering an in-depth exploration of the history and intricacies of these unique dance forms and how it’s influenced modern dance styles such as Jazz, Hiphop and Tap. Participants will gain valuable insights and practical skills to develop their proficiency in movement and choreography, within the context of African and Caribbean dance techniques.
