Performance options
Clickable list of activities on this page:
Y7 Performing and Composing
The idea of this Enrichment is to provide any Year 7 pupil who has a passion for music with an outlet to practice and perform with like-minded individuals. Pupils would need to have an interest in playing an instrument or already play an instrument or enjoy singing. This would involve all forms of music and all instruments, including orchestral instruments.
Priority will be given to pupils who can play an instrument first, followed by those who are interested in learning. It is an exciting opportunity to develop new skills and boost your confidence in terms of your personal life as well as your performance as a group. This Enrichment will do all it can to really allow you to express your talents and creativity.
This activity will improve:
Mental Wellbeing, Confidence, Social Skills, Motor Skills, Literacy, Numeracy, Oracy
Available to Y7
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