Dance

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.