High-Quality Teaching. Confident Performance. Real Opportunity.
Performing Arts at RGS Dodderhill are characterised by strong specialist teaching, frequent performance and clear progression. Girls are encouraged to take Music, Drama and Dance seriously – whether as academic subjects, Co-curricular commitments or personal passions – while developing confidence, discipline and presence.
Participation is high, standards are strong, and performance is part of everyday school life.
teaching combines technical skill, creative exploration and confident performance.
Specialist Teaching and Strong Results
Music, Drama and Dance are taught by subject specialists who know their pupils well and set clear expectations. Teaching in Music, Drama and Dance combines both technical skills and develops theoretical understanding. Creative exploration in Music is taught through composition; in Drama, through devising; and in Dance, through choreography. Consistent and close attention to individual progress across the disciplines develops personalised performance skills that can be amalgamated and showcased across many genres and styles. Girls benefit from:
- Specialist classroom teaching
- Regular practical performance and theoretical assessment
- A spiralled curriculum with clear preparation for GCSE Music, Drama and Dance pathways that prepare pupils for post-16 provision.
- Strong outcomes alongside genuine passion for the subject
Performance as a Core Experience
Performance is built into the culture of Performing Arts at RGS Dodderhill. Girls take part in:
- Whole-school productions as a performer, backstage crew or as a member of the production team – designing and making the set
- Performing Arts showcases performing Drama, Dance and Music ensemble, group, duet and solo performances
- Music recitals throughout the year
- Dance performances in the community, from festivals to classical Dance repertoire in the Worcester Cathedral
- Choirs and Chamber Choir performing at events throughout the country
These opportunities build confidence, composure and stage presence, helping girls learn to perform under pressure and take pride in their work.
Co-Curricular Music, Drama and Dance
Beyond the curriculum, girls can commit to a wide range of co-curricular opportunities that allow them to broaden, stretch and challenge, and refine their performance skills. These include:
- Choir
- Chamber Choir
- String Ensembles
- Wind Band
- Drama Company
- Drama Club
- Dance Company
- Specialise rehearsals in Music, Drama and Dance
Individual instrumental and vocal tuition is also available, working towards ABRSM, Trinity or LCM Music exam grades, as well as one-to-one LAMDA lessons offering additional qualifications in Drama. Grades obtained in the Music and LAMDA examinations, working at a grade 6 or above, offer UCAS points that can be credited on university applications.
building confidence, composure and stage presence.
qualities that transfer directly into academic life.
Tours, Trips and Wider Performance Experience
Performing Arts extends beyond the School through workshops, trips and overseas performance tours. These experiences:
- Give girls the opportunity to perform in new settings
- Build independence and critical thinking
- Enhance teamwork and collaboration
- Immerse pupils in different cultures
- Strengthen communication and commitment
Tours are a highlight for many pupils and reinforce the power and prevalence of Performing Arts intentionally.
Building Confidence Through Expression
Through Performing Arts, girls develop:
- Self-expression through Music, Drama and Dance
- Adaptability, problem-solving, and critical thinking
- Oracy skills focusing on the linguistics, cognitive development and physical presentation
- Discipline and resilience
- Leadership and growth mindset
These transferable skills set the foundations of strong female leadership, future-ready for all career pathways.
An Independent-School Advantage
The time, expertise and facilities available at RGS Dodderhill allow Performing Arts to flourish. Girls benefit from frequent opportunities to rehearse, refine and perform alongside the academic rigour of the subject disciplines in Music, Drama and Dance. These experiences, in conjunction with the delivery of theoretical knowledge to underpin the mechanics of the practical work, are a combination that is rarely available at this scale elsewhere.
The Performing Arts are not peripheral; they are central to developing confident, capable young women.
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