DANCE

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Dance is a flourishing subject at both GCSE and BTEC. These courses involve practical, technical, theoretical and performance elements in a diverse range of dance styles. Students are encouraged to study dance history and composition, analyzing the work of leading choreographers and dance companies.

Our Dance Department supports the development of young choreographers at all levels and many students act as young dance leaders both in school and with local primary schools.

Our extensive extra-curricular programme offers year group dance clubs and specialist masterclasses for Key Stages Three and Four students as well as additional technique classes and workshops.  We are particularly proud of our Sixth Form Dance Company, who have been successful in the national U:Dance festival and have performed several times at The Lowry in Salford, and at the national event in Leeds.

We are fortunate to have developed close partnerships with many leading dance companies and specialists including Rambert, Matthew Bourne & Dancers, Stomp, Ludus, The Lowry, MDI, as well as ‘west end’ professionals.

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Click the image above to access the Dance Curriculum Map

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The Groove Dance Show 2025

Click on the image below to access the performance programme for this year’s dance extravaganza.

Key Information

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Creative Arts Department

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Mrs Wilkins

Director of Creative Arts

Mrs Clark

Subject Leader for Art

Mrs Whitehead

Subject Leader for Dance

Miss Donlevy

Subject Leader for Drama

Miss Dilworth

Subject Leader for Music

Mrs Harrocks

Community Arts Coordinator

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Teachers of Creative Arts

Mrs Clark (Art)
Miss Hargan (Art)

Mrs Harrocks (Dance)
Mrs Whitehead (Dance)

Miss Donlevy (Drama)
Mr Richards (Drama)

Mr Cook (Music)
Miss Dilworth (Music)
Mr Heatherington (Music Technology)
Mrs Wilkins (Music)

Technicians

Mr G Heatherington

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Contact Us

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Useful Links

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Dance

www.onedanceuk.org/programmes/udance
www.rambert.org.uk
www.theplace.org.uk
www.alvinailey.org

Drama

BBC Bitesize – Drama – GCSE: www.bbc.co.uk/education
National Theatre Learning Resources: www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
Globe Theatre Education: www.shakespearesglobe.com/education
RSC: www.rsc.org.uk/education
AQA: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama/gcse/drama-8261/specification

Music

FHS Music on Twitter

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Careers Corner

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There is a wide range of possible career and higher education opportunities if you choose to study a Creative Arts subject.