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Secondary Physical Education : Dance Activities

Clip description		Keywords
	'Tap Dogs' teach basic tap dance Duration: 01:21 Contemporary tap dancers break down the basic shuffle step and illustrate the use of 'Question and Answer' as a choreographic device.	composition, Tap Dogs, choreography, shuffle step, tap

	American street locking - an introduction Duration: 03:02 Dancer and choreographer Jimmy Williams demonstrates the key movements and stylistic features of American street locking, a form of street dance.	motif, hip-hop, Michael Jackson, moonwalk, beat, street dance

	An insight into Christopher Bruce's 'Ghost Dances' Duration: 04:39 An illustrated explanation of Christopher Bruce's most enduring work, Ghost Dances. Includes footage from rehearsal and performance, and comments on the background and development of the piece.	Rambert, Scarlett, contemporary, folk, bombo, charango, guitarron, Andean, Altiplano, coup, Jara, Christopher Bruce

	An interview with choreographer Merce Cunningham Duration: 05:00 Choreographer Merce Cunningham answers questions about the abstract nature of his work and his collaboration with music composers.	choreography, music, composer, contemporary, symbolic, sixties, Philip Cage, Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham

	Approaches to choreography Duration: 04:54 Choreographers Wayne McGregor and David Bintley take the same starting point of an ancient Athenian urn to choreograph a dance using their own styles.	classical, contemporary, angular, Wayne McGregor, David Bintley, dance, ballet, choreography

	Ballet and Street Dance Fusion Performance A performance that fuses Ballet and Street Dance for Alesha’s Street Dance Stars, CBBC.	Ballet, Dance, Street, Popping, Locking, House, Hip Hop, Music, Costumes, Performance, Classical, Streetdancestars, alesha

	Bhangra and Street Dance Fusion A dance performance that fuses Street and Bhangra for Alesha’s Street Dance Stars, CBBC.	Bhangra, Indian dance styles, Hip Hop, Street, Group Work, Performance, Popping, Locking, Music, Costumes, Culture, Streetdancestars

	Choreographer Chisato Minamimura Duration: 05:30 Deaf choreographer Chisato Minamimura highlights the challenges she faced in creating 'The Canon for Duet'.	sign language, deaf, choreography, Mozart, Chisato Minamimura

	Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Ballet Duration: 04:33 Choreographer, Christopher Wheeldon explains why he chose 'Alice' as his ballet. He elaborates on some of the collaborations and processes behind the work.	narrative, communication, queen, rabbit, knave, liason, choreography, movement, plot points, creative, score, set design, Alice'sAdventuresInWonderland

	Choreography for ballroom dance Duration: 03:03 An illustrated explanation of the importance of key choreographic elements for ballroom dance.	ballroom, latin, rumba, tango, composition, musicality, partner, Strictly, technique, hold, lift, turn, fall

	Composing Alice's Adventures In Wonderland Duration: 04:33 Composer Joby Talbot shares his vision for the music for the ballet, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. He discusses aspects of his process and the nature of the challenges involved.	white rabbit, romantic, yearning, ticking, caterpillar, orchestra, composer, dance, Alice'sAdventuresInWonderland

	Contact choreography in action Duration: 02:22 A full length duet from Motionhouse Dance Theatre's piece 'Delicate'. This dynamic dance using advanced contact work is based on an argument between a couple.	choreography, contact, release, balance, communication, gesture, hold, motif, sound

	Contact improvisation Duration: 02:04 The main principles of this contemporary form of partner dance are illustrated and explained.	games, control, supports, tumbles, rotate, play, contact, improvisation

	Contact improvisation - key principles Duration: 03:00 The key principles of this contemporary form of partner dance are illustrated and explained with a range of progressions.	counter, balance, tension, push, pull, table, base, contact, improvisation

	Contact improvisation - students' experiences Duration: 03:00 Young performers involved in a piece called 'Turning Point' share their experiences of performing in this style.	trust, balance, spin, hold, lean, fall, turn, appreciate, contact, improvisation

	Contemporary tap dance - 'Tap Dogs' Duration: 03:31 Contemporary tap dance performed by 'Tap Dogs', with an explanation of style and rhythm.	set, dynamics, Stomp, choreography, Tap Dogs, tap

	Creating rhythm with 'Stomp' Duration: 01:00 Members of the dance company 'Stomp' explore ways of layering up rhythms using sounds produced by the hands.	clap, rub, tap, drum, Stomp, rhythm, hands, beats

	Dance fusion - 'Jiving Lindy Hoppers' Duration: 03:19 Similarities and differences between Irish, rhythm, tap and African dance are explained and illustrated using short excerpts of repertoire.	jazz, jive, costume, contemporary, Jiving Lindy Hoppers, fusion, dance

	Dance fusion and choreography Duration: 03:56 Excerpts from dance repertoires by Doug Elkins, choreographed using various dance and movement styles.	African dance, choreography, unison, canon, trio, style, motif, ballet, Capoeira, kung fu, hip hop

	David Bintley - 'Gymnopedies' Duration: 03:33 David Bintley's response to a specially commissioned piece of repertoire based on the writing on an Athenian urn - 'Gymnopedies'.	David Bintley, ballet, lighting, choreography

	Defining dance and great dancing Duration: 01:05 Dancer and choreographer Drew McOnie gives his view of the nature of the art form and touches on what it means to be a truly talented dancer.	Drew McOnie, audience, dancer, choreography, classical dance, creativity, dance, expression, how to dance, identity, modern dance, street dance, style, teamworking

	Developing in commercial dance Duration: 04:05 Top choreographer Kymberlee Jay offers information and advice to aspiring performers.	advice, backstage, beats, behind the scenes, careers, choreography, counts, dance, dance choreographer, dance industry, dance performer, dance teacher, dancing, experts, celebs, half beat, improve, being professional, kimberlee jay, milking

	From contact improvisation to choreography Duration: 01:57 An illustrated explanation of the progression from contact improvisation to contact choreography.	lift, spin, communication, fall, release, duet, contact, improvisation

	Groundbreaking choreography - Wayne McGregor's 'Infra' Duration: 06:35 An insight into the creative influences and processes incorporated in the development of 'Infra', Wayne McGregor's groundbreaking piece of choreography.	canon, reverse, string quartet, cello, synthesiser, computer, shortwave, screen, ballet, Infra, Royal Ballet

	Gumboot dance - an introduction Duration: 03:13 An introduction to the origins and basics of South African Gumboot dance with examples of taught rhythms and phrases.	wellingtons, stamp, motif, repetition, slap, stamp, clap, call and response, choreography

	Hip hop meets theatre Duration: 02:15 Dancer and choreographer Richard Banks explains the component elements of hip hop dance, demonstrating how it can be taken to a new level through the use of narrative.	hip hop, graffiti, breakdance, rap, popping, vogueing, physical theatre, effects

	Incorporating Breaking into Street Dance Street dance performance that focuses on Breaking, performed by The Minions on the CBBC show Alesha's Street Dance Stars.	Popping, Locking, Up-Rock, Tricks, Windmills, Head spins, street styles, Break Dance, group work, music, performance, hip hop, B-boying, Streetdancestars, alesha

	Incorporating Grooves into a Street Dance performance A Street Dance performance by Wiked, focussing on Grooves from the CBBC show Alesha's Street Dance Stars.	Street Dance, grooves, Popping, Locking, Tutting, musicality, formations, performance, The Dougie, SD Bounce, Streetdancestars, alesha

	Incorporating House into Street Dance A Street Dance performance that focusses on House by Beat Breakers on the CBBC show Alesha's Street Dance Stars.	Street Dance, House Dance, Breaking, Locking, Popping, freestyle, performance, costumes, Streetdancestars

	Incorporating Locking into Street Dance A Street Dance performance that focusses on Locking by Lil Diamondz on the CBBC show Alesha’s Street Dance Stars.	Street Dance, Locking, Popping, old school, performance, dance, formations, transitions, style, Streetdancestars, alesha

	Inspired by salsa Duration: 03:34 Teenage dancers reveal their thoughts and feelings about salsa and explain what motivates them to rehearse and perform.	Latin, salsa, rhythm, adrenaline, rehearse, perform

	Introducing the Lindy Hop Duration: 04:00 A brief history and overview of the stylistic features of the Lindy Hop is accompanied by footage of 'The Jiving Lindy Hoppers' in action.	jitterbug, jive, jazz, Ceroc, LeRoc, rock and roll, dance

	Kathak dance - composition Basic composition skills are supported by exploring Kathak foot percussion, body shape and possible ideas for fusing styles.	motif, style, fusion, choreography, classic, Kathak, India

	Kathak dance fusion Duration: 01:57 An introduction to the idea of fusing Kathak dance with other styles such as hip hop. Understanding rhythm by exploring different contexts.	India, Indian dance, Kathak, fusion, rhythm

	Kathak dance with Akram Khan Duration: 04:49 Renowned dancer and choreographer Akram Khan explains and illustrates the most important aspects of the traditional Indian dance form Kathak. He introduces a fusion of Kathak with contemporary dance.	India, Kathak, jugalbandi, choreographer, choreography, rhythm

	Kymberlee Jay offers advice on how to pursue a career in dance Duration: 02:17 Top choreographer Kymberlee Jay offers advice on how to pursue a career in dance.	backstage, behind the scenes, careers, choreography, dance, drama, dance choreographer, dance industry, dance performer, dance teacher, dancing, dp_street, experts, celebs, improve, kimberlee jay, masterclass, self promotion

	Lauren Cuthbertson - principal ballerina Duration: 05:21 Lauren Cuthbertson describes aspects of her life as a professional dancer and her creative role in the making of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.	Dynamics, grades, stage, theatre, skills, technique, ballet, dance, choreography, collaboration, character, dancer, arts, performance, Alice'sAdventuresInWonderland

	Learning the Lindy Hop Duration: 02:04 An illustration and explanation of the basic Lindy Hop steps - three key movements are taught with clear instructions and counts.	Lindy Hop, Charleston, hop-kick, hand-jive, beat, rhythm, composition, style, motif

	Martha Graham - style, technique and choreography Duration: 05:47 An illustrated introduction to Martha Graham's style and philosophy of dance. With contributions from dance artists and critics.	plexus, contract, release, expand, Cunningham, Denishawn, breath, Dakin, Copland, Capucilli, heroines, Martha Graham

	Matthew Bourne - Nutcracker ballet Duration: 04:15 Short excerpts from the Sweetieland section of Matthew Bourne's Nutctracker ballet illustrate his theatrical style.	Hollywood, narrative, stylised, set, costume, classical, Tchaikovsky, Nutcracker, contemporary, ballet, lavish, Matthew Bourne

	Performance skills needed by a dancer Duration: 01:04 Dancer Drew McOnie explains why expressive skills are so fundamental in good performance.	Drew McOnie, audience, dancer, choreography, classic dance, dance, experimenting, self expression, feelings, how to dance, identity, modern dance, perseverance, personality, skills, street dance, style, emotion

	Preparation for dance and choreography Duration: 01:39 Dancer and choreographer Drew McOnie outlines a structure for safe and effective warm ups and touches upon what it means to be a great dancer.	Drew McOnie, audience, dancer, choreography, classic dance, creativity, dance, dancing, expression, feelings, how to dance, identity, modern dance, music, personality, rhythm, street dance, style, teamwork, warming up, self expression

	Rhythms of 'Stomp' revealed Duration: 03:56 An illustrated insight into the thinking and processes behind Stomp's innovative work.	patterning, rhythm, Appalachian, instrument, trash, urban, world, band, motif, choreography, tap dance, Irish dance, Stomp

	Salsa - an introduction Duration: 02:55 The major stylistic features of salsa are illustrated together with an explanation of the different ways in which it can be performed according to context.	Latin, salsa, time steps, nightclub, social, rhythm

	Salsa - learning step by step Duration: 01:33 The key salsa movements are broken down and taught with basic options for development.	Latin, salsa, turns, mirroring, footwork, choreography

	Set and costume designing for the ba.llet, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland Duration: 04:03 An explanation of the set and costume design process for the 2011 production of the ballet, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland ballet.	Theatre, music, score, proscenium arch, fly, wings, backstage, rehearsal, Alice'sAdventuresInWonderland

	Siobhan Davies - exploration of movement Duration: 03:29 Dancer Siobhan Davies describes some of the ways she explores and experiments with movement, illustrated by rehearsal footage from one of her early works, 'Sphinx'.	Egypt, solo, movement, choreography, contemporary, Towler, interview, Siobhan Davies

	Street dance explored Duration: 02:54 Dancer and choreographer Doug Elkins gives his definition of street dance with a demonstration of key steps.	six-step, texting, top rock, African dance, Brazilian dance, Chinese dance, layering, B-boying

	Street dance in school Duration: 02:44 Street dance group 'Booyaka' teach and perform in a school in the North East of England.	hip hop, street dance, fusion

	Street Dance masterclass - Grooves Duration: 21:12 Kenrick ‘H20’ Sandy, head judge from Alesha’s Street Dance Stars teaches a Street Dance masterclass focussing on grooves.	grooves, dance, Street Dance, hip hop, social dances, music, rhythm, performance,technique, streetdancestars, alesha

	Street Dance masterclass - House Duration: 18:18 Turbo, a judge on Alesha’s Street Dance Stars, teaches a Street Dance masterclass focussing on House dance with the help of dance group Masters of Movement.	House, clubbing, dance, Street dance, hip hop, social dances, music, rhythm, performance, technique, 70’s and 80’s, dance culture, streetdancestars, alesha

	Street Dance masterclass - Locking Advanced Duration: 17:46 Lizzie Gough, judge on Alesha’s Street Dance Stars, teaches a Street Dance masterclass focussing on Advanced Locking with the help of one of the dance group 5XS.	Locking, pacing, dance, skoobot, Street Dance, hip hop, social dances, music, rhythm, performance, technique, Street styles, funk styles, 70’s and 80’s, streetdancestars, alesha

	Street Dance masterclass – B-boying & Footwork Duration: 15:06 Marlon aka Swoosh from Flawless teaches a Street Dance masterclass inspired by Flawless‘s performance on Alesha’s Street Dance Stars. He focusses on B-boying and footwork with the help of dance group Beat Breakers Dance Crew.	Breaking, B-boying, footwork, power moves, freezes, dance, Street Dance, hip hop, social dances, music, rhythm, performance, technique, streetdancestars, alesha

	Street Dance masterclass – Ballet/Street fusion Duration: 17:20 Professional dancer Claire Craze teaches a Street/Ballet fusion session with the help of Super Six Dance Crew from Alesha’s Street Dance Stars.	ballet, classical dance, strings, opera, Royal Ballet, dance, Street Dance, hip hop, social dances, music, rhythm, performance, technique, streetdancestars, alesha

	Street Dance masterclass – Bhangra/ Street fusion Duration: 15:36 International choreographer Supple teaches a Bhangra/ Street fusion style with the help of ‘Mischief’ Dance crew from Alesha’s Street Dance Stars.	Bhangra, Indian, dance, Street Dance, hip hop, social dances, music, rhythm, performance, technique, rituals, costumes, streetdancestars, alesha

	Street Dance masterclass – Locking Lizzie Gough, judge on Alesha’s Street Dance Stars, teaches a Street Dance masterclass focussing on Locking with the help of a dance group named 5XS.	Locking, pacing, dance, Street Dance, hip hop, social dances, music, rhythm, performance, technique, Street styles, funk styles, 70’s and 80’s, streetdancestars, alesha

	Street dancer Lil' Tim gives expert advice on b-boying Duration: 05:08 B-boy dancer Lil' Tim demonstrates his moves around Brighton.	b-boy, b-boying, top rock, break dancing, creative, creative thinkers, dance, dancing, demos, develop ideas, flares, freestyle, hands, head, head spins, kick, leg, lil tim, moves, street dance, practise

	The 'Stomp' dance company in action Duration: 01:50 A section of the 'broom routine' from dance company 'Stomp'.	syncopation, percussion, spotlight, design, patterning, urban, dynamics, rhythm, Stomp

	The basics of Capoeira Duration: 02:16 An illustrated explanation of the key skills of this non contact martial art.	Brazil, slave, martial art, dance, Capoeira

	The floor slide to resurrection moves used in House dance A breakdown of the floor slide to resurrection moves used in House dance.	hip hop, street styles, floor work, dance, house dance, turbo, streetdancestars, alesha

	The Happy Feet technique in House dance A breakdown of the technique called Happy Feet, used in House dance.	Dance, Hip Hop, Street Dance, Street styles, House, Footwork, Turbo, Streetdancestars, alesha

	The KB Bounce in Street Dance A breakdown of the KB Bounce used in Street Dance.	Hip Hop, Street Styles, Dance, Grooves, Social Dances, Music, Style, Streetdancestars, alesha

	The KB Hop in Street Dance A breakdown of the KB Hop used in Street Dance.	Hip Hop, Street Styles, Dance, Grooves, Social Dances, Music, Style, Streetdancestars, alesha

	The Leo Walk from Street Dance A breakdown of the Leo Walk used in Locking for Street Dance.	hip hop, street styles, Street Dance, costumes, culture, music, dance, locking, old school, Streetdancestars, alesha

	The Pause Groove in Street Dance A breakdown of a Pause Groove as used in Street Dance.	hip hop, street styles, dance, grooves, social dances, music, style, Street dance, Streetdancestars

	The Point and Lock in Street Dance A breakdown of a Point and Lock as used in Street Dance.	Hip Hop, Street Styles, Street Dance, Costumes, Culture, Music, Dance, Locking, Old school, Streetdancestars

	The role of a stage manager Duration: 04:00 The Senior Stage Manager at The Royal Opera House provides an explanation of her progression route to this position and the various challenges it brings.	Construction, trapdoor, stage management, theatre, backstage, ballet, music, risk assessment, dancers, choreography, collaboration, stage design, hazards, rehearsal, props, Alice'sAdventuresInWonderland

	The skills and qualities of a professional dancer Duration: 06:22 Three soloists from the 2011 production of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, talk about their own experiences and share their views on what it takes to become a successful dancer.	Versatility, technique, ballet, tap, jazz, caterpillar, Queen, Hatter, choreography, training, competition, Alice'sAdventuresInWonderland

	The Stomp to Retreat Spin in House Dance A breakdown of the Stomp to Retreat Spin used in House Dance.	dance, hip hop, Street dance, street styles, House, footwork, Turbo, Streetdancestars

	The Stop and Go from Street Dance A breakdown of The Stop and Go move used in Locking for Street Dance.	hip hop, street styles, Street Dance, costumes, culture, music, dance, locking, old school, Streetdancestars

	Twyla Tharp - dance composition Dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp describes the background to the development of her piece 'In the Upper Room' with specific emphasis on motif development as a choreographic device.	modern, contemporary, sixties, American, quirky, motif, Twyla Tharp, Philip Glass

	Wayne McGregor - 'Bodyscript' Duration: 02:46 Wayne McGregor's response to a specially commissioned piece based on the writing on an ancient Athenian urn - 'Bodyscript'.	cinematic, duet, unison, Greek, arch, lighting camera, Wayne McGregor, contemporary

	Wayne McGregor - 'Infra' Duration: 03:22 A short section from Wayne McGregor's groundbreaking piece 'Infra'. The use of animated LED screens and innovative lighting is of particular interest.	choreography, Wayne McGregor, Royal Ballet, Infra

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