Dance A Level

Qualification:

A Level

Entry requirements:    

Five GCSEs including Maths & English Language: a minimum of three GCSEs at Grade 4 and two GCSEs at Grade 5. Applicants will be required to attend a technical class.

Additional requirements:    

Sufficient technical skill to participate in advanced technique classes, gained through prior dance school or external training, GCSE Dance or equivalent.

Overview    

Dance is both a physical and intellectual discipline, combining performance with analysis and creativity. This course allows you to develop as a performer, choreographer, and critic, while exploring dance as an art form in historical and contemporary contexts.

What you will study   

You will study the technical and expressive skills needed for performance, choreograph original work, and analyse professional repertoire. Areas include contemporary and jazz dance, the role of choreographers, and the social and cultural influences that shape dance.

Assessment   

Assessment is at the end of Year 2: 50% written exam, 25% performance, and 25% choreography.

Skills you will develop

You will gain physical and creative skills, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and confidence in performance – all transferable beyond dance.

Future Pathways

Dance A Level supports progression to higher education in dance, performing arts, choreography, and teaching, as well as careers in the creative industries, fitness, education, and arts management.

Exam Board:

AQA

Extracurricular Components & Expectations

• All Dance students will be required to attend a minimum of one rehearsal per week outside of the classroom. For Year 2 students, this is to complete your Group Choreography coursework and Year 1 students are required to participate in these in preparation for Year 2.
• At times, Dance students will be required to stay after College for technical rehearsals, costume rehearsals and show nights. Typically, Dance students perform their A Level pieces in a showcase which informs their mock exam before their practical exam.
• Dance students are expected to book rehearsal space to keep on top of their A Level Solo Performance throughout the year.
• Dance students have the option of joining Aspire, our College dance company, and participating in the Performing Arts showcase too.
• Students should aim to attend at least one trip per year.

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