As the capital of Germany, and a vibrant and interesting city,
Berlin is a perfect place to go on a school trip for those with a focus
on the Performing Arts.
As a cultural hub of not only the country, but throughout Europe, there are few better places to spend time exploring the means of artistic expression. With an interesting history that stretches back to the 13th century, Berlin has grown to become a world leader in the arts, business, science and technology and is renowned for its eclectic arts scene and high quality of life.
With such a diverse mix of old world and new, it is no wonder that Berlin is often considered one of the best places to go on a school trip to learn about the place of dance as an art form. While in the city, students can examine the interesting forms of contemporary and choreographed dance.
Contemporary Dance
In the 1950s, contemporary dance emerged as blend of the elements of classical ballet and modern "street" styles. One of the most liberating factors of contemporary dance is the way it makes use of elements of non-Western cultures and takes advantage of the styles of African dances - such as when the dancer uses bent knees to give a fluidity to the movements.
One of the things that was new and different when contemporary dance came about was the lack of need to tell a cohesive story. Like other abstract works of art, sometimes, even in dance, it was just enough to showcase the movements and the rhythms.
In forming this style of creative freedom, classical leg movements and body positions are utilised to inject grace and poise to the more unusual aspects of contemporary dance that allow dancers to "simply dance". A school trip to the creative city of Berlin will allow students to explore this style of dance and perhaps give it a try themselves in a location that is, in itself, reminiscent of the medium's blend of styles and heritage.
Choreographed Dance
Also known as the art of designing movements and form, choreographed dance is a form of creative expression that requires both the skill of the dancers and the overarching vision of the choreographer. The movement language that is involved in choreographing works often takes elements from a variety of styles, and the resulting dance must make use of the particular space, lighting and atmosphere of a stage or space.
While on a school trip to Berlin, dance students can learn more about this form of dance in an introduction to bilateral aspects - as a dancer and as a "dance writer". Students will learn the value of planned choreography, where each movement is dictated by the choreographer, and also the pros and cons of improvisation, where the dancer is allowed some leeway in personalising the dance to suit their styles.
As a cultural hub of not only the country, but throughout Europe, there are few better places to spend time exploring the means of artistic expression. With an interesting history that stretches back to the 13th century, Berlin has grown to become a world leader in the arts, business, science and technology and is renowned for its eclectic arts scene and high quality of life.
With such a diverse mix of old world and new, it is no wonder that Berlin is often considered one of the best places to go on a school trip to learn about the place of dance as an art form. While in the city, students can examine the interesting forms of contemporary and choreographed dance.
Contemporary Dance
In the 1950s, contemporary dance emerged as blend of the elements of classical ballet and modern "street" styles. One of the most liberating factors of contemporary dance is the way it makes use of elements of non-Western cultures and takes advantage of the styles of African dances - such as when the dancer uses bent knees to give a fluidity to the movements.
One of the things that was new and different when contemporary dance came about was the lack of need to tell a cohesive story. Like other abstract works of art, sometimes, even in dance, it was just enough to showcase the movements and the rhythms.
In forming this style of creative freedom, classical leg movements and body positions are utilised to inject grace and poise to the more unusual aspects of contemporary dance that allow dancers to "simply dance". A school trip to the creative city of Berlin will allow students to explore this style of dance and perhaps give it a try themselves in a location that is, in itself, reminiscent of the medium's blend of styles and heritage.
Choreographed Dance
Also known as the art of designing movements and form, choreographed dance is a form of creative expression that requires both the skill of the dancers and the overarching vision of the choreographer. The movement language that is involved in choreographing works often takes elements from a variety of styles, and the resulting dance must make use of the particular space, lighting and atmosphere of a stage or space.
While on a school trip to Berlin, dance students can learn more about this form of dance in an introduction to bilateral aspects - as a dancer and as a "dance writer". Students will learn the value of planned choreography, where each movement is dictated by the choreographer, and also the pros and cons of improvisation, where the dancer is allowed some leeway in personalising the dance to suit their styles.
Aiden Armstrong works for Pavilion Tours, a specialist travel service for schools, colleges and youth groups offering school trip
itineraries with a focus on sports, adventure, performing arts and
geography. Pavilion Tours offer both local and international school trip itineraries covering a variety of programmes.
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