A-level Dance is a dynamic qualification, which encourages students to develop their creative and intellectual capacity, alongside transferable skills such as team working, communication and problem solving. All of these are sought after skills by higher education and employers and will help them stand out in the workplace whatever their choice of career. This specification reflects both historical and current dance practices, making it more relevant, and inspires a lifelong passion and appreciation for dance. The role of dance in young people’s lives is recognised and students will be able to study a range of dance styles. Exciting sources are set for choreography and there is broad range of areas to study. Students can perform and choreograph in a style of their choice for the group work. The assessment structure allows all abilities the chance to excel.
We ask that all students achieve grade 4 or equivalent (a Level 2 pass) in at least 4 subjects, alongside the following subject specific entry requirements: • Grade 6 in GCSE Dance or Equivalent assessment grade with an external provider.
Practical: What's assessed • Solo performance linked to a specified practitioner within an area of study • Performance in a quartet • Group choreography How it's assessed • Practical exam • 80 marks • 50% of A-level Non-examination assessment (NEA) marked by an external assessor from AQA during a visit to your centre. Theory: What's assessed • Knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of two set works. • One compulsory set work within the compulsory area of study • One optional set work within the corresponding area of study, from a choice of four. How it's assessed • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 100 marks • 50% of A-level
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Middlewich Road, Sandbach, CW11 3NT |
A-level Dance is a dynamic qualification, which encourages students to develop their creative and intellectual capacity, alongside transferable skills such as team working, communication and problem solving. All of these are sought after skills by higher education and employers and will help them stand out in the workplace whatever their choice of career. This specification reflects both historical and current dance practices, making it more relevant, and inspires a lifelong passion and appreciation for dance. The role of dance in young people’s lives is recognised and students will be able to study a range of dance styles. Exciting sources are set for choreography and there is broad range of areas to study. Students can perform and choreograph in a style of their choice for the group work. The assessment structure allows all abilities the chance to excel.
We ask that all students achieve grade 4 or equivalent (a Level 2 pass) in at least 4 subjects, alongside the following subject specific entry requirements: • Grade 6 in GCSE Dance or Equivalent assessment grade with an external provider.
Practical: What's assessed • Solo performance linked to a specified practitioner within an area of study • Performance in a quartet • Group choreography How it's assessed • Practical exam • 80 marks • 50% of A-level Non-examination assessment (NEA) marked by an external assessor from AQA during a visit to your centre. Theory: What's assessed • Knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of two set works. • One compulsory set work within the compulsory area of study • One optional set work within the corresponding area of study, from a choice of four. How it's assessed • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 100 marks • 50% of A-level