Dance

An exciting opportunity to learn about key practitioners (past and present) in relation to an area of study and to develop and apply skills in terms of performance and choreography.

Component 1: Choreography and Performance for this component you will complete 3 practical assessments. 1) solo performance in the style of a specified practitioner from an area of study you have covered in Component 2. 2) performance in a quartet in a specified dance style. 3) group choreography in response to a question or stimulus from the exam board. Throughout this component you will be marked on your ability to perform and choreography. Component 2: Critical Appreciation for this component you are assessed on your knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of two professional set works ('Rooster' by Christopher Bruce and 'Sutra' by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui) and two corresponding areas of study (Rambert Dance Company 1966-2002 and the Independent Contemporary Dance Scene in Britain 2000-current) . The final assessment is a written paper (2 hours 30 mins) where you will answer a range of short answer questions and essay questions.

Component 1 - three practical assessments performed for and assessed by a visiting examiner from AQA in Year 13. Component 2 - written paper (2 hours 30 mins) taken in the summer of Year 13.

A GCSE or BTEC (Level 2) in Dance is desireable (but not essential). Any experience of Dance outside of school (private dance schools, clubs etc.) is also desireable. A keen interest in Dance and the Performing Arts is essential.

A qualification in Dance teaches you many life skills that potential employers look for (e.g. problem solving, team work, creativity and confidence). Many universities across the country offer degree courses in Dance and an A Level in Dance would prepare you for this. Qualifications in Dance can lead to many job opportunities such as teaching (within education or private dance schools), fitness instructor, dance critic/journalist, professional dancer/choreographer, pysiotherapist...the list is endless!