School curriculum
It's our opinion that Dance sits awkwardly in the PE curriculum and we are therefore pleased that this was under review. Unfortunately, however, PE is no longer considered to be one of the core subjects alongside English, Maths and Science as schools move to reduce the number of required subjects to allow them more freedom to offer their own curriculum. Despite attempts (Cultural Education Review) to make dance a subject in its own right, and not as an adjunct to PE, this has not been followed through.
Dance has a unique role to play in the curriculum as the art form that combines physical literacy with the imagination and creativity. As a body of knowledge it illustrates the development of human culture and society. It remains a highly popular subject amongst children and young people encouraging their engagement in wider learning. For girls and young women, who are often not attracted to sports, dance remains the most popular physical activity, providing an effective means for addressing obesity and other health problems.
Dance has a unique role to play in the curriculum as the art form that combines physical literacy with the imagination and creativity. As a body of knowledge it illustrates the development of human culture and society. It remains a highly popular subject amongst children and young people encouraging their engagement in wider learning. For girls and young women, who are often not attracted to sports, dance remains the most popular physical activity, providing an effective means for addressing obesity and other health problems.
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