In the PEPA department (PE and Performing arts), teachers
such as Mrs Iles- Holliday and Miss Cook are finding that their subject is
falling down the list of academic importance.
Suddenly, more and more students are dropping out of dance
and drama because other teacher and their parents are advising them to do more
core subjects. The PEPA department are finding this unfair. On the other hand
sixth formers are finding it a good way to express themselves through different characters. They also think it is a fun way to escape boredom.
A teacher at Rainham School for Girls’ by the name of Mrs
Jackson explained to our interviewers that she loves dance and drama as it is a
nice way to see and celebrate the students in the school.
However, the hardest thing about dance is remembering the
routines and trying to portray emotion through dance. Students like physical
theatre and different types of dance styles such as lyrical, contemporary and
street.
Mrs Iles-Holliday said ‘I
think that performing arts should be the highest subject. I became a dance
teacher because it was the only thing I am passionate about. I don’t like
meeting girls who doubt themselves by thinking they’re bad at dancing.’
What is your opinion?
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