Resources to Support Remote Dance Teaching
This document includes a number of dance resources and activities that can be completed remotely by students AQA A LEVEL DANCE:
AQA site
Useful online resources with links to areas of study, glossaries, command words Click here for more
Rambert
Details of works and timeline, ideal for revision Click here for more
Rooster
Videos of all sections are available on YouTube. Click here for more GCSE/BTEC/RSL:
Within Her Eyes
Videos to support BTEC Component 1 Click here for more
Video of full work Click here for more
Emancipation of Expressionism
Company site Click here for more
See the company perform with Anne Marie – use for discussion of style/technique(s) Click here for more
Shadows
Company site Click here for more
Rehearsals revealed interview with company dancers and Christopher Bruce Click here for more
Infra
Royal Opera House site - create a free teacher account to access Infra resources – useful for tasks for home study Click here for more
Great to guide choreography and insight into McGregor’s methods Click here for more
A Linha Curva
Company site Click here for more
Performance database Click here for more
Interview with A Linha Curva dancers Click here for more
Register for access to free resource – useful as a base to create tasks Click here for more
Artificial Things
Includes links to ‘Behind the Scenes’ video, choreographer interview, etc. Click here for more StopGap Dance
StopGap have taken their Inclusive Youth Dance Classes online – available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2pm. Click here for more Running twice-weekly professional classes online (interval training, company class and yoga) – access via their Facebook page Click here for more Replay is a digital channel that gives dancers an opportunity to try out Stopgap's Company Class, Inclusive Yoga and extracts of Stopgap's repertoire. Videos include tips from Stopgap’s professional disabled dancers. Click here for more
Wayne McGregor
RE:LIVE Wayne McGregor: Weekly page of digital offerings including Wayne Mcgregor performances, radio interviews, and digital projects Click here for more
Rambert Home Studio
Technique class for GCSE dance students. Join Rambert dancers for a class on technique to support the performance element of GCSE Dance. Students will be able to ask questions during the class in a live chat to get advice on technique directly from Rambert’s inspirational dancers. The company are also providing online classes for younger children – Little Movers (aged 2 – 6 years) each Saturday at 9am, and Young Movers (aged 6 – 10 years) Saturdays at 11am. Click here for more
Boy Blue Entertainment
Videos with Gemma Hoddy, explaining key motifs and combinations from GCSE set work ‘Emancipation of Expressionism’ Click here for more GENERAL RESOURCES:
TWINKL resources
Twinkl are offering one month ‘ultimate membership’ totally free of charge.T o register, visit https://www.twinkl.co.uk/offer and type in the code - UKTWINKLHELPS. The website includes excellent dance resources created by Justine Reeve AKA ‘The Dance Teacher’s Agony Aunt’.
ArtsPool
ArtsPool are also offering access to their e-learning portal free of charge for 1 month. This is for GCSE groups only. To gain access, email [email protected]
BBC A series of street dance videos that could assist learning techniques at home, or support a research project. There are lots of other resources on BBC Teach and School Radio that could assist home study. Click here for more
Resource lists for dancers Created by dance education expert Fiona Smith, this document is free to access on the One Dance UK website. It includes links to a variety of YouTube performances that could help students research different styles, cultures and companies. It also includes links to performances that may have been used for GCSE/BTEC/RSL/A LEVEL study. Click here for more
BalletBoyz Access to a range of resources that could be used to accompany home study Click here for more 11 Plus A strength and conditioning programme developed at Elmhurst Ballet School and in collaboration with the University of Wolverhampton Click here for more
Quizlet Create your own revision cards Click here for more
Discover! Creative Careers Research into careers linked to the creative industries Click here for more
Marquee TV A subscription-based service for viewing dance and other art forms Click here for more
Yoga4Dancers Yoga sequences that can be done at home Click here for more
64 Million Artists Will be sharing two weeks of fun, free and accessible creative challeng-es to do at home starting 23rd March. Follow them on Twitter @64M_Artists Rosas Explore the Rosas movement content and create your own
Click here for more
Motionhouse
The company have created a #TogetherInIsolation playlist, including a variety of online classes and performances of their professional work Click here for more
Gaga Classes
Gaga classes being live-streamed online Click here for more
Rosie Kay ‘5 Soldiers’
Watch the performance in full online Click here for more
2Faced Dance
Online fitness and technique classes Click here for more Yoga with Adriene
Hundreds of high-quality free yoga videos Click here for more
Dance Mama
A collection of online classes for Dance Mamas - class programme includes contemporary, Ballet, fitness and wellbeing Click here for more
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Yoga and mindfulness videos for younger children to follow at home Click here for more
Youth Sport Trust
A range of activities for home learning Click here for more
Dancing Alone Together
Programme of online classes in a variety of styles Click here for more
Bound 2B
Creative home schooling project ideas Click here more more
CandoCo
Interviews, insights and professional work Click here for more
Akram Khan
Participate in the company’s online project ‘Our Animal Kingdom’ Click here for more Watch the film following the creative process of ‘zero degrees’ with Akram Khan, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Nitin Sawhney and Antony Gormley. Ideal for Key Stage 5 students studying A Level Dance, as well as Key Stage 4 Click here for more
Sadler’s Wells digital stage
A programme of full-length dance performances and workshops online Click here more Regional Dance Agencies
Many are offering online classes via sites such as Instagram live. Visit their website or Twitter handle to find out more. Click here for more
DDMIX (Diverse Dance Mix)
DDMIX is a fun dance fitness programme designed by Dame Darcey Bussell! Every weekday at 1.30pm they will be offering a 10 minute post lunch energising session for children. They will also soon be releasing a DDMIX SIT session especially for those who are less mobile. More information and updates can be found on their Facebook page. Click here for more
Dance Syndrome
Dance Syndrome are moving their extensive programme of classes online from 23rd March. These classes are fully inclusive and suitable for everyone. Online classes are free but there is the option to support the charity with a donation in return for taking part in a class to support them at this challenging time. Click here for more
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures
Resource packs relating to professional work to support study at Key Stage 4 and 5 Click here for more The company are holding live classes via their Instagram account @mbnewadventures. Company class is aimed at those currently in training. Click here for more The company have also created ‘Easter Adventures’ - Learn the Cygnet Dance from Bourne’s ‘Swan Lake’, a Gobstopper phrase from ‘Nutcracker!’ or design your own Sweetie Character. Click here for more They have also launched a new series of short, fun, educational videos which lead our plucky squad of DanceVenturers on a journey to learn their Physical Phonics. Using movement and music, to learn, get active and creative, and most of all, have fun! Tailored for Primary School. Click here for more
Jasmin Vardimon
A selection of resource packs and activities linking to the company’s professional work Click here for more Jasmin Vardimon are also running free online classes for all ages and stages in a variety of styles, including Company Repertoire class every Wednesday at 4.30pm on Zoom. Great opportunity for students and teachers studying their work for GCSE, BTEC and A Level. Click here for more
Dance Magazine
A collection of online dance performances Click here for more Strictly Come Dancing professionals
Oti Mabuse
Delivering free online classes for children every day at 11.30am. Each class is themed (w/b 23 March all are linked to children’s movies). You can find the live stream on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.
Amy Dowden
Free online classes. First one is aimed at children aged 3-6 years Click here for more
Adam Garcia
Delivering a variety of online tap classes via his Instagram platform @thatadamgarcia
Drew McOnie
Teaching sections of choreography from his own work (musical theatre) via his company Instagram platform @mconiecompany
Joss Arnott Dance Company The company have launched #JADCHALLENGE2020 – follow them on Facebook to participate in the challenge Click here for more
Royal Opera House and The Royal Ballet
Online performances and more Click here for more
Create and Dance: The Royal Opera House’s creative learning programme with digital activities Click here for more
Create and Learn: Whether you're looking for simple activities, a creative home-schooling project, or theatre craft fun, Create and Learn invites you to explore the magical world of the theatre from home. All of the new resources are free to access and do not require you to login. Each week we'll bring you fun, new activities to get you singing, dancing and making. Click here for more
The Guardian
Online classes to try Click here for more Inclusive Haka Dance
Delivered by ParaDance instructor MJ Click here for more
Ballet Cymru
Online exercise tutorials Click here for more
YDance
Scottish youth dance, offering four online classes each week aimed at different age groups Click here for more
Humanhood
Aimed at university students and professionals. Live classes based on Humanhood’s work and processes. Click here for more
#DAZLonline
30 minutes of dance with Mason from DAZL. Mon/wed/fridays at 11am Click here for more
Company Chameleon
#IsolationImprovs and invite you to get moving, think creatively and reimagine your living room through dance Click here for more
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
Revelations available to watch with links to teachers live classes Click here for more
Alvin Ailey’s Revelations resources
Lincoln Centre have developed resources for different ages for Revelations. Please note that the resources relate to the American schooling system, however, still very useful
Peek a Boo
Early years resource both videos via Facebook page Click here for more They also have a resource page Click here for more
Sadler’s Wells Take Part
A series of online workshops and activities for audiences to dance along to in their own homes Click here for more Steezy
Different hip hop dance styles for all levels of learners. An online video selection where the viewer is able to change which camera angle to learn from. Click here for more
Royal Academy of Dance Free online Beginner’s Ballet class with new exercises uploaded each week. Click here for more
Birmingham Royal Ballet
A special ballet class with 46 world-class dancers, held in their homes around the world. Click here for more
Supersteps Academy
Instagram page of professional hip hop teachers. From locking, popping and litefeet. Click here for more
Siobhan Davies
Choreographic archive including articles and video footage Click here for more
Boys Online Interactive Dance Training
London Boys Ballet school run a series of classes suitable for the various ages and abilities of students. Click here for more
Wiggle Dance Theatre
Wriggle Dance Theatre has produced a series of daily, online bite-sized creative dance sessions for children age 2-5 and grown-ups. Get ready to have fun exploring clowning, balancing and being butterflies with Wriggles. Click here for more
Aida Diop
Traditional West African dance and drumming Click here for more
Ignition Dance Company
Dance hall and afrobeat online dance classes available through both Facebook and Instagram Click here for more Heather Star Horton
Horton Technique with Heather every Thursday from 6pm. Click here for more
Shintastic - Litefeet
Litefeet with hip hop dancer Shintastic. Click here for more
Kashmire - Hip Hop & House
Hip hop and house drills and variations every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Click here for more
VIM Dance UK
Afrobeat, Dancehall and Street Dance every Tuesday at 7:30 open to all abilities. Click here for more
Alleyne Dance
Alleyne Dance was founded in 2014 by sisters Kristina and Sadé Alleyne who blend Afro- Caribbean, Hip Hop, Kathak, Latin and Circus Skills within a contemporary dance context. Every Tuesday ballet fitness warm up at 10 followed by Afro Fusion Contemporary. Through zoom, see Instagram for details. Click here for more
Toussaint To Move
Toussaint To Move was established in 2015, founded by artistic director, Akeim Toussaint Buck. Akeim is an interdisciplinary performer and maker, born in Jamaica and raised in England. Akeim’s movement interest has a myriad of inspirations, from Capoeira, Kick Boxing, Contemporary Dance, Contact Improvisation, Caribbean Dance, Hip Hop, Yoga and Release Technique. He presents his Earthflow Caribbean Contemporary every Monday or one to one sessions . Click here for more
Blake Arts UK
Mondays, 5:30-7, Horton Technique by David Blake who has starred in the west end’s Lion King Click here for more
Zaiaharts
Soca Carnival dance class every Monday at 8:30 ran by Zaiah Arts. Ziah Arts is a health and wellbeing company that fuses west-Indian culture with wellbeing and health Click here for more Frantic Assembly
A guide to creating physical theatre chair duets Click here for more
A brand new resource designed to take you behind the scenes of the Frantic Method; sharing insights into the creative and rehearsal process (Frantic Flashbacks), practical creative tasks (Frantic Create) and fun, production related warm ups that can all be safely tried at home. New content added weekly around a different Frantic Assembly production. They are also processing their films to add subtitles. Click here for more
Get your floss en pointe!
Dance ideas based on the dance craze of ‘flossing’ by the Royal Opera House Click here for more
A most contagious dance
Shobana Jeyasingh Dance created a recourse, pre coronavirus, based on Shobana’s work Contagion (2018). Find out how Shobana created movement for this production, learn more about the Spanish Flu and have a play at creating your own choreography. Aimed at Key Stage 3 and 4. More resources can be found here Learning Resources Click here for more
Martha Graham Dance Company
The company are screening excerpts of works and clips of the renowned choreographer herself every Wednesday and Saturday. Click here for more
Boogie Beebies
Early years foundation stage videos that get younger children up and dancing with CBeebies presenters. Join Strictly’s Oti Mabuse on CBeebies each weekday at 8.30am to learn fun dance routines step-by-step. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Also available on BBC iPlayer. Click here for more
Keeping Creative at home with the family
Choreographer and artist Shermaine Slocombe offers this easy and fun way to create an original dance performance for the whole family using your home or garden and a few simple materials Click here for more
Karen Hauer Strength and Conditioning
Venezuelan professional Latin dance specialist and World Mambo Champion strength and conditioning videos Click here for more Russell Maliphant
Russell Maliphant Dance Company’s Digital Archive Programme to give you an insight into the artistic processes of the company and collaborators. Click here for more
Get Creative UK
A collection of creative activities that can be completed in your own home, including a range of dance and physical activity tasks Click here for more
Dance Base
Weekly online dance classes including kitchen Ballet, dance ‘n’ play and street dance. Click here for more
Germaine ACOGNY Technique online classes
Acogny is a dance practice and philosophy based on West African and Western dances. This practice mainly focuses on embodiment, connection, the collective movement and on respecting the potential and natural strength of each body through rhythm and movement. Two classes daily. Click here for more
African holistic dance and wellbeing class
Open class for all abilities. Caribbean vocabulary movement. Mondays and Wednesdays, 12 midday till 1pm via zoom. One class per week £10. For further information and to book, contact 0771 8660694 and [email protected] - Sandra Golding.
Independent Dance
The daily class provides a professional learning environment to support mindful curiosity and physical intelligence in movement research. Classes include Body-mind Centering (BMC), Feldenkrais, Yoga, Alexander Technique, Skinner Releasing Technique, Improvisation, Contact Improvisation, and Bartenieff Fundamentals. With a focus on movement explorations that attend to what movement feels like, rather than imitating an ideal form, classes are accessible to all, including disabled artists. Click here for more
Inclusive Dance Classes with Makaton
Flamingo Chicks run inclusive online dance classes that are Makaton signed Click here for more
ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company Dance on Demand
ZooNation have commissioned some incredible ZooNation artists to bring a series of free, high energy classes for you to enjoy at home. Click here for more NRG Dance at Greenwich Dance NRgDance Online is a FREE youth dance activity programme brought to you by Greenwich Dance. Taking its inspiration from hip hop, street and contemporary the programme brings our talented NRgDance artists directly to you… wherever you are! Click here for more
Keneish Dance Afro Flow and Yoga at Home Afro Flow Tuesday 7:30-8:30 beginners, Thursday 6:30-7:30 advanced. Yoga Flow Monday 7:30-8:30 beginners, Friday 6:30-7:30 advanced. Dance for the whole family 5-6 Wednesdays. Email [email protected] for details and bookings
Luke Brown Dance Artistic Director Luke Brown is running intermediate / professional class on a Thursday morning 10-11am and open class on Saturday mornings 10-11am. Click here for more
Alexander Whitley Dance Company’s 8 Minutes. This creative learning programme was originally created as a cross curricular initiative linking dance and space science aimed Key Stage 2 students. It has, however, been used successfully by the company in a variety of different situations and with a wide age range of students. Includes four lesson plans with discussion points (Scale, Magnetism, Planets and Orbits) . Click here for more
Children’s summer dance classes with DanceEducates For children 4+. Join in for a morning of burning off energy and getting creative at home! Click here for more Magpie Dance
‘Virtually Magpie’ is a programme of free and inclusive online dance classes. Three sessions are released each day: Technique at 10, Midday Movers and Film at Four. Click here for more
Sonia Sabi Company
The company have created a programme of live online classes across the week. Some classes are taught by the company’s world class directors Sonia Sabri and Sarvar Sabri. The programme is specially designed for all ages and abilities including those who may have mobility concerns. Click her for more
If you have young children then take a look at the Summer of Fun for Kids being run by our friends Sonia Sabri Company w/c 3rd August. Every day that week at 11am they will be running a FREE workshop for kids with something for everyone from dance, storytelling and crafts to beatboxing and so much more! It is all completely FREE but there are limited tickets so take a look at their events page to find out more and book your tickets asap or email [email protected] for more information Click here for more National Theatre
The National Theatre will be broadcasting productions every Thursday, including ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’.
Disability sport
Activity Alliance has a page of resources to ensure those with disabilities keep active Click here for more
Dancing Times
Access to twenty years of ‘Dancing Times’ magazine (for one week only, ending 7 April 2020) Click here for more
Creative Steps
Online resources for primary-aged children Click here for more
TED Talks - Dance
A visual history of social dance in 25 moves – watch and learn moves including the twist, charleston and whip-nae-nae
Watch now
A Human Robot Dance – a duet exploring the relationship between man and machine – ideal for observation and discussion with older students (Key Stage 4 & 5)
Watch now
The sights and sounds of Tap dance – listen with your eyes closed and create your own story led by the sounds you hear
Watch now
Judith Jamison with performances from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – find out more about the company and see excerpts from ‘Revelations’ and ‘Cry’
Watch now Pearson – BTEC - Statement from Paul Webster:
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Task Ideas:
• Research and create a project on different styles of dance or dances from different periods in history
• Choose a dance company and research their work
• Choreograph something ready to teach on return to school (KS3 could be a TikTok style dance!)
• Create a revision washing line
• Create revision cue cards
• Create a storyboard of a dance you have created/learnt in class, identifying six key movements/moments and identifying links to theme/stimulus, use of choreographic devices, etc.
• Watch a dance performance online and write/video a review
• Devise a safe warm up
• Devise a safe cool down
One Dance UK has been delighted to see the creative and innovative response from many organisations and individuals in the dance sector during this period of social distancing. We have compiled this resource pack to support the continuation of dance training and education by signposting opportunities for online and remote learning. We recognise the excellent quality of work being provided across much of the sector however, due to the large amount of online content available, inclusion in this document does not indicate that content has been checked and approved by One Dance UK. We cannot be held responsible for the content provided by external organisations and we urge all learners and participants to make their own assessments on suitability and to apply due caution before taking part in any of the activities.
This document is being updated regularly and we would welcome any further suggestions for inclusion. Please contact us – [email protected]
Images: Brian Slater Photography