Dance
Havant and South Downs College - Hampshire
02393879999
College Road, Waterlooville, PO7 8AA
Course summary

The focus of the course is both contemporary and jazz dance. You will take part in regular technique classes to improve your strength, stamina and flexibility in both genres. You will also explore choreography by developing and structuring movement material in response to a variety of stimuli. You will also have opportunities to perform to the public over the two years. Theoretically, you will study Rambert Dance Company (and related choreographers), Christopher Bruce’s iconic masterpiece ‘Rooster’ and Gene Kelly’s ‘Singin’ in the Rain’, in addition to Bob Fosse’s ‘Sweet Charity’ and Jerome Robbins’ ‘West Side Story’. The focus of the course is both contemporary and jazz dance. You will take part in regular technique classes to improve your strength, stamina and flexibility in both genres. You will also explore choreography by developing and structuring movement material in response to a variety of stimuli. You will also have opportunities to perform to the public over the two years. Theoretically, you will study Rambert Dance Company (and related choreographers), Christopher Bruces iconic masterpiece Rooster and Gene Kellys Singin in the Rain, in addition to Bob Fosses Sweet Charity and Jerome Robbins West Side Story. Assessment In the second year, you will be required to choreograph a group dance, perform as part of a quartet and perform a solo dance. This will be assessed by a visiting AQA examiner. In addition, there is a written exam on compulsory and optional set work. Assessment is 50% practical and 50% written exam.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 or above in GCSE Dance or dance experience at dance school. Four further GCSEs at grade 4 or above and an audition.

How you'll be assessed

In the second year, you will be required to choreograph a group dance, perform as part of a quartet and perform a solo dance. This will be assessed by a visiting AQA examiner. In addition, there is a written exam on compulsory and optional set work. Assessment is 50% practical and 50% written exam.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityHampshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCollege Road, Waterlooville, PO7 8AA