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Emily Tomasi Head of Dance
Dance is a relatively new but up-andcoming department at Ampleforth. We are excited to be able to provide student focused training in a nurturing environment, ideal for young dancers to develop their technical, artistic and creative dance skills. Our students grow through a motivational and balanced training programme, developed with the knowledge that student confidence and wellbeing is paramount in order to thrive.
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• Support with applications for the next development stage of scholarships and/or for competitive higher education institutions
• Support with preparations for auditions, summer schools and other external opportunities
• Bespoke programme of classes including a weekly 1:1 coaching session, funded by the College
• Invitations to attend workshops, talks and masterclasses delivered by industry professionals
• A personal Scholarship Mentor to monitor and support progress
Opportunities to perform are offered whenever possible including: Open Days, Parents’ Days, in Concerts, Showcases and Cabarets, as well as in the bi-annual school Guestmusicals.teachers are invited to deliver occasional professional workshops and masterclasses and students are also taken to watch live performances. These opportunities are recognised as being hugely valuable for motivating and inspiring young performers and developing their artistry.
Dance training is offered in Classical Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz and Contemporary dance. RAD Ballet syllabi are taught and form a fundamental part of the Dance curriculum. Dance classes and individual coaching fit into and around the school timetable, with sessions taking place before, during, and after school throughout the week. All lessons take place in our state-of-the-art Performing Arts Studio with sprung floor, mirrored walls and ballet barres.
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Internal formal assessments take place in the summer term when students are asked to prepare, choreograph, and perform a short solo or collaborative piece. Comprehensive individual feedback enables them to celebrate successes and highlight areas for improvement. Personal targets are set and training programmes revised to realise their goals. Students may be entered for external examination at the discretion of the dance teacher when they reach the required standard.
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Assessment and Progress
Becoming a dance scholar will mean joining a group of people who share the same passion and love for Dance! Dance scholarships are offered to students with a strong work ethic who demonstrate commitment to their training and have the potential to become a strong performer or choreographer.
Workshops and Performances
We provide a bespoke Scholarship programme where individual support, and mentoring enables each student to develop to the best of their ability. This includes:
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of dance vocabulary • Dance with fundamental technique and coordination of the whole body
11+ Development Award Assessment is by audition held at Ampleforth in January. Candidates are asked to prepare and perform a solo lasting 2-3 minutes and to participate in a group dance lesson.
• Dance with a strong technique and coordination of the whole body, demonstrating control and precision
• Perform with an awareness of the audience
• Demonstrate highly developed musicality and the ability to show contrast in style, as required by the choreography. Appropriate expression and communication should be evident in the performance with an increased awareness of the relationship between performer and Everyaudienceyearwe run a series of events for families to learn more about scholarships and development awards as well as taster days for students. Please contact Admissions to find out more: admissions@ampleforth.org.uk.
Dance Scholars are expected to work hard and engage fully with their bespoke dance programme. They are expected to rehearse for and perform at all given opportunities and to positively represent the department as an ambassador for dance. Dance Scholars should also maintain a portfolio of all their dancing achievements and progress.
For further information about Dance Scholarships, please contact Emily Tomasi, Head of Dance: ejt@ampleforth.org.uk
Those in need of financial support, are encouraged to apply for means-tested bursaries. The award of a scholarship is a very strong indication of a student who is likely to flourish at Ampleforth and can be extremely helpful in supporting a bursary application.
13+ Basil Hume Scholarship Assessment is by audition held at Ampleforth in January. Candidates are asked to perform a solo lasting 2-3 minutes and to participate in a group dance lesson. Afterwards candidates will be invited to engage in a short discussion about their performance.
Expectations of our Scholars
The ideal candidate will: • Demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of a range of dance vocabulary and good application
Bursaries
16+ Senior Scholarship Assessment is by audition held at Ampleforth College in November. Candidates are asked to prepare and perform two solos of contrasting styles lasting 2-3 minutes and will also participate in a group dance lesson. Afterwards candidates will be invited to engage in a short discussion about their performance.
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For general information about scholarships or the assessment process, please contact the Admissions Office: admissions@ampleforth.org.uk or 01439 766819
• Dance with a sound technique and coordination of the whole body • Demonstrate good musical interpretation and perform with an appropriate sense of style and expression
The ideal candidate will:
Could you become a Dance Scholar?
The ideal candidate will: • Demonstrate an established knowledge and understanding of a range of dance vocabulary and complex repertoire in their chosen genres
Ampleforth College, York, YO62 4ER 01439 766819 www.ampleforthcollege.org.ukadmissions@ampleforth.org.uk Co-educational Catholic boarding and day school for Years 7 to 13 An Ampleforth education is a compass for life
