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The Within Her Eyes Workbook is a focused and supportive learning tool designed to accompany the teaching and assessment of Component Two of the BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts (Dance). Inspired by James Cousins’ emotive duet Within Her Eyes, this resource helps students develop technical, expressive, and interpretative skills through a contemporary dance lens.

Key features include:

Choreographic analysis tasks to deepen students’ understanding of the narrative, intent, and movement language used in Within Her Eyes.
Motif breakdowns and technique drills tailored to the repertoire’s unique physical demands, with an emphasis on contact work, flow, and emotional expression.
Rehearsal diaries and reflection prompts to support ongoing target setting and evaluation of personal progress in performance and technique.
Structured written activities aligned with BTEC Component Two assessment criteria, supporting students to articulate their development journey with clarity and insight.
Visual imagery and stimulus-based exercises to encourage creative thinking and personal connection to the piece.
Peer and self-assessment frameworks that build critical thinking and independence in the rehearsal room.
This workbook is perfect for:

Guiding students through a structured and reflective rehearsal process.
Preparing for assessment through focused practical and written tasks.
Supporting understanding of key themes such as emotional connection, narrative movement, and contemporary dance technique.
Empowering and emotive, the Dance Within Her Eyes Workbook enhances students’ ability to connect movement to meaning while refining the technical and performance skills needed for success in Component Two.