Dancing

Syllabus 2017

What is GCE A/L Dancing?

Dancing provides training in traditional Sri Lankan dance disciplines (Kandyan, Low Country, Sabaragamuwa), choreography, aesthetic appreciation, and cultural heritage.

Below you'll find the official syllabus topics and free past papers for Dancing.

Aims

  1. 1.Master performance techniques and rhythm in traditional Sri Lankan dance forms.
  2. 2.Understand ritual traditions and develop creative choreography.

Syllabus

#TopicPeriods
1Fundamentals of Traditional Sri Lankan Dance (Kandyan / Low Country / Sabaragamuwa)80
2Techniques of Dance Movement and Rhythm (Thala)90
3Traditional Rituals, Shanthikarma, and Costume Art80
4Choreography, Creative Dance, and World Dance Traditions70
5History and Evolution of Indigenous Performing Arts40

Source: National Institute of Education (NIE), Sri Lanka