Dance

Assessment

Assessment is by a practical exam, worth 50% of the total marks, and a written examination, also worth 50% of the total marks. The practical exam is externally assessed by a visiting examiner. The exam consists of the performance of a solo and a quartet. Each student choreographs a 3-minute group piece for other students to perform. This is based on a question from the exam board AQA. The solo is based on an area of study. The written paper consists of two sections. Section A consists of short answer questions on the set Rambert text “Rooster” by Christopher Bruce and an essay question on Rambert. Section B consists of two essay questions on American jazz dance. The first question is on “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952) by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen. The second question is about other choreographers and their contribution to American jazz dance from 1940 to 1975.