Performance options
Clickable list of activities on this page:
Dance Live!
For this activity, pupils will be taking part in Dance Live. This is a national competition in which hundreds of schools take part. The competition is set up the same as Rock Challenge except for the added feature of an electronic screen to enhance your performance. If pupils choose this option, they can either be performing cast (dancers) or tech team (which includes everything from running backstage tasks during the performance, lighting, costume design, prop manufacturing and videography).
As Swanmore was successful in their first heat in February, we will then be going to the finals in April/May. We would need to adjust every feature (rehearsals/changes to costume/lighting/props) before then. Therefore, the Dance Live enrichment will require a full commitment of the three terms, and pupils will not be able to simply ‘drop out’ of the option. If Swanmore does not win our first heat, then pupils will attend weekly dance classes and workshops provided by the Dance department and guest choreographers.
This activity will improve:
Mental Wellbeing, Physical Wellbeing, Confidence, Social Skills, Literacy, Numeracy, Oracy
Available to all Y7, Y8, Y9 and Y10
3Sixty Dance Academy | Street Dance
Our street dance enrichment programme at Swanmore College will provide a high-quality and fun dance experience for all ages and abilities. Join us to learn different street dance variations and skills, mastering routines and refining techniques. Our highly experienced dance coach will teach a variety of different street style workshops, exploring styles such as commercial, locking, hip-hop and more.
Whether you are in it to just have fun, or to join our dance crew to perform at events and competitions, this is a great safe, positive and inclusive space for all.
This activity will improve:
Mental Wellbeing, Physical Wellbeing, Confidence, Social Skills, Literacy, Numeracy, Oracy
Available to all year groups
Amped
Some prior ability of your chosen instrument(s) is essential.
Are you a bedroom busker? Do you enjoy playing a musical instrument, such as guitar, drums, bass guitar or piano? Perhaps you love to sing? Do you dream of being part of a band, or being a singer-songwriter? Join Amped! We will be coming together to form exciting bands of different genres. You will be able to select and perform songs of your choosing, record tracks in the Swanmore College recording studio, and play in the Performing Arts building.
This activity will improve:
Mental Wellbeing, Confidence, Social Skills, Motor Skills, Literacy, Numeracy, Oracy
Available to Y9, Y10 and Y11
Classic Rock and Roll - Dance
This high-energy dance class introduces pupils to the exciting moves and music of classic rock and roll. Pupils learn iconic dance styles from the 1950s to the 1980s, develop coordination and rhythm, and perform choreographed routines to legendary rock hits.
Learning basic partner moves and freestyle dance techniques. Pupils will then be able to be creative with a chance to create their own choreography once they have mastered the rock and roll basics.
Available to Y7, Y8 and Y9
GarageBand for Beginners
Pupils will explore the various techniques and skills needed to compose and produce electronic music using GarageBand on a Mac computer.
Pupils will learn new skills each week, including setting up tracks, layering loops, automation and recording directly into GarageBand with microphones and electronic instruments.
However, pupils do not need to know how to play an instrument to take part in this enrichment.
This activity will improve:
Creativity, Confidence, Collaboration, Critical thinking, Motor Skills and Resilience
Available to Y7, Y8 and Y9
The Ensemble
The Ensemble - A collaborative performance programme for young and aspiring actors.
This enrichment activity is an opportunity for young actors to develop their devising and performance skills, and experience a range of theatre styles, companies and performances. Each session will allow you the opportunity to exercise your creativity, creating original performance work - this may be from a piece of script, or your own original work, which you will shape collaboratively with other members of ‘the ensemble’. You will also have the opportunity to explore elements of your Drama lessons in more depth - especially useful if you are a GCSE drama student with a performance coming up!
This activity will improve:
Confidence, creativity, social skills, mental wellbeing, motor skills, literacy, oracy, physical wellbeing
Available to all Year groups