Dance

Course summary

This A Level course is designed to give students the opportunity to explore a wide range of Dance styles in both practical and theoretical contexts. It encourages candidates to broaden their knowledge and understanding of dance, by looking at a range of dance works and choreographers from a variety of genres and styles, in order to inform their own work and their appreciation of dance as an art form. Study at Advanced level provides the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of specific study areas and professional works, as well as connecting areas of practice with students’ own developing skills and theoretical understanding. This provides a suitable foundation for study in higher education and for employment. Students will study: • Rambert Dance Company • The Independent Contemporary Dance Scene in the UK • Rooster by Bruce and Sutra by Cherkaoui • Group choreography • Performance as a soloist and within a quartet