1. SKILLS AUDIT
START OF
PERFORMING ARTS
No
understanding/no
skills
Some
understanding/some
skills
Good
understanding/Good
skills
Excellent
understanding/Excellent
skills
MOVEMENT SKILLS
Coordina on
Balance
Weight placement
Focus & Control
Spa al Awareness
Relaxa on
Movement Memory
Gesture
Facial Expression
Characterisa on
Pace, Energy, Dynamics
Trust
VOCAL SKILLS
Ar cula on
Inflec on
Modula on
Projec on
Register
Pitch
Timing
Breath Control
2. Use of Pause
Use of Pace
Dialect and Accent
Characterisa on
Projec on
MUSICAL THEATRE INTERPRETIVE SKILLS
Analysis of score, dialogue, lyrics and
choreography to build an
understanding of the piece
Character and rela onships to other
roles/characters
Social and historical background of
the musical
Author’s/composer’s/choreographer’s
inten on
CHARACTER INTERPRETATION
Analysing physical characteris cs
Proxemics/rela onships
Semio cs
Sub-text
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Characterisa on
Facial Expression
Gesture
Mannerism
Posture
Rhythm & Tempo
Weight Placement
Timing & Pace
Rela onship
3. Reac on & Interac on with other
Characters/Roles
Audience
Proxemics
Use of Space
Use and manipula on of props and
equipment
DANCE PHYSICAL SKILLS
Physical skills appropriate to the
dance style
Physical characterisa on and
expression
Timing and rhythmic accuracy
Emphasis
Musicality
Phrasing
Projec on
Breathing
Impetus
Facial Expression
Rela onship
Reac on and interac on with other
performers
Stylis c quality of movement
Use of space
Spa al Awareness
MUSICAL THEATRE & SINGING SKILLS
Tuning
Rhythm
Tempo
Intona on
4. Musicality
Dynamics
Characterisa on
Projec on
Phrasing
Expression
Awareness of accompaniment &
backing tracks
PERSONAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS
A endance & punctuality
Being ready to work, warming up and
cooling down
Wearing correct a re and
presenta on e.g. footwear, dance
wear, loose clothing
Hair ed back, no jewellery
Concentra on and focus
Learning dialogue and ac ons
Listening and responding posi vely to
direc on, instruc on and feedback
Willingness to experiment and try
new things
Sensi vity and empathy towards
others
SPECIALIST SKILLS
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