Set Phrases

Students must learn how to perform as a solo dancer for approximately one minute.

In conjunction with the student, the teacher must select two of the following set phrases for each student to perform as a soloist, from the choice of four set by AQA.

The titles of the set phrases are as follows:

• breathe

• flux

• shift

• scoop.

Assessment of the solo performance will focus on the student's ability to demonstrate application

of:

• physical skills and attributes safely during performance

• technical skills accurately and safely during performance

• expressive skills

• mental skills and attributes during performance.

In the assessed performance, the two phrases must be presented separately (not be linked

together), but can be presented in any order.

They must be performed to an audible beat of 105 BPM. They may not be performed to any other accompaniment.


You can find videos of each of the set phrases in three different forms (performer view point, audience view point, slow motion) along with notes on each of the movement and timings for each set phrase through the following link:
http://www.aqa.org.uk/resources/dance/gcse/dance/teach/set-phrases