A Level Dance provides students with the opportunity to gain experience of performance and choreography and to develop critical thinking about dance. This course requires students to: AO1: Perform dance through the application of physical, technical, interpretative and performance skills. AO2: Create dance applying choreographic skills to communicate artistic intention. AO3: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of performance and choreography from different periods and genres. AO4: Critically appreciate and assess performance and choreography through making analytical, interpretative and evaluative judgements. This course is particularly suitable for students who have studied GCSE Dance and wish to study Dance at a higher level. The content allows students to study a subject which can be extended through higher education and promotes a healthy lifestyle through an awareness of the importance of exercise and training.
We would recommend a grade 6 at GCSE in Dance and a grade 5 at GCSE in English. You will also be required to audition for the programme, delivering a one minute solo in a style of your choice. This can be choreographed by you or someone else but must demonstrate both expressive and technical ability.
Component 1: Performance and choreography: Solo performance linked to a specified practitioner within an area of study Performance in a quartet Group choreography • Practical exam • 80 marks • 50% of A-level Component 2: Critical engagement: 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. • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 100 marks • 50% of A-level
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Knight Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8QA |
A Level Dance provides students with the opportunity to gain experience of performance and choreography and to develop critical thinking about dance. This course requires students to: AO1: Perform dance through the application of physical, technical, interpretative and performance skills. AO2: Create dance applying choreographic skills to communicate artistic intention. AO3: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of performance and choreography from different periods and genres. AO4: Critically appreciate and assess performance and choreography through making analytical, interpretative and evaluative judgements. This course is particularly suitable for students who have studied GCSE Dance and wish to study Dance at a higher level. The content allows students to study a subject which can be extended through higher education and promotes a healthy lifestyle through an awareness of the importance of exercise and training.
We would recommend a grade 6 at GCSE in Dance and a grade 5 at GCSE in English. You will also be required to audition for the programme, delivering a one minute solo in a style of your choice. This can be choreographed by you or someone else but must demonstrate both expressive and technical ability.
Component 1: Performance and choreography: Solo performance linked to a specified practitioner within an area of study Performance in a quartet Group choreography • Practical exam • 80 marks • 50% of A-level Component 2: Critical engagement: 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. • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 100 marks • 50% of A-level