Dance
Weatherhead High School - Wirral
01516314400
Breck Rd, Wallasey, CH44 3HS
Course summary

This course provides candidates with the opportunity to develop skills and extend and apply knowledge gained at GCSE. Choreography is shifted towards a solo dance, which is performed in the style of a studied choreographer. The second choreography task is to create a group dance which is based upon three possible exam questions set by AQA. The final practical task is to perform as part of a Quartet. Performance, analysis and choreography skills will be developed in relation to areas of study and chosen choreographer. Students will continue to receive instruction on technique and the safe practice of the dancer. Students will make an analytical study of two set works and two areas of study. Students will focus upon the historical, political, cultural, social and artistic context of work created.

Entry requirements

You must have achieved at least a grade 5 in Dance at GCSE. You will be studying the history of dance and must have an interest in the development of the dance scene. You must be prepared to rehearse at lunch times and after school to refine your work. You must have a proficient level of dance experience and ability to succeed.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Performance & Choreography 1. Solo choreography linked to a practitioner (2-3 minutes) 20 marks 2. Performance in a quartet (3-4 minutes) 20 marks 3. Group choreography (3-4 minutes) 40 marks Component 2: Critical Engagement

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWirral
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressBreck Rd, Wallasey, CH44 3HS