Primary Teacher Professional Learning in Dance: A Case Study

Eilidh Slattery

Primary Teacher Professional Learning in Dance: A Case Study

Eilidh Slattery

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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In the 2024-2025 school year, James Gillespie's Primary School prioritised the Expressive Arts as a part of their School Improvement Plan, with teaching staff identifying dance as the area where they needed most support. The teachers engaged in a year of focused professional learning aiming to enhance pupil experience through developing teachers’ knowledge and confidence. This report documents that journey.

Original language	English
Number of pages	10
Publication status	Published or Performed - 4 Mar 2026

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