A-level Dance is an academic course that looks at both the theory and practice of dance. There is a high level of performance and choreography throughout the course. Key choreographers and practitioners are studied focusing on the history and development of American Jazz Dance and Rambert Dance Company. These developments are considered alongside a socio-political and cultural context both in Britain and America. Technical, physical, and expressive performance skills are developed to an exceptional level, with challenging repertoire-based content utilized extensively in practise. Theoretical knowledge of key practitioners and their movement language is studied focusing on analysis and contextualisation from a multitude of professional works. You will engage with the process of choreography and develop your understanding of a range of choreographic approaches designed to nurture your creative output. The areas of study will give you an in-depth knowledge of the key developments of dance within a specific artistic context. Modules titles: Component 1 - Performance and Choreography - Solo performance linked to a specific practitioner from Area of study e.g. Rambert or American Jazz - Performance in a quartet - Group Choreography Component 2 - Critical Engagement Knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of two set works within a corresponding area of study alongside in-depth contextual studies in relation to the historical roots and development of different companies and practitioners from alternative genres.
Grade 5 in GCSE Dance Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature and/or English Language Candidates who have not taken GCSE Dance will be considered on an individual basis if they have extensive practical dance experience.
Class work will include practical lessons to develop your fitness, technique, and performance skills. You will also choreograph work on a range of stimuli and work towards given deadlines. You will learn the process of dance analysis, and this will require additional research, as well as wider reading activities. You will learn to contextualize your understanding of dance in the wider world through the planning and participation of essay writing tasks.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bromwich Road, St John's, Worcester, WR2 4AF |
A-level Dance is an academic course that looks at both the theory and practice of dance. There is a high level of performance and choreography throughout the course. Key choreographers and practitioners are studied focusing on the history and development of American Jazz Dance and Rambert Dance Company. These developments are considered alongside a socio-political and cultural context both in Britain and America. Technical, physical, and expressive performance skills are developed to an exceptional level, with challenging repertoire-based content utilized extensively in practise. Theoretical knowledge of key practitioners and their movement language is studied focusing on analysis and contextualisation from a multitude of professional works. You will engage with the process of choreography and develop your understanding of a range of choreographic approaches designed to nurture your creative output. The areas of study will give you an in-depth knowledge of the key developments of dance within a specific artistic context. Modules titles: Component 1 - Performance and Choreography - Solo performance linked to a specific practitioner from Area of study e.g. Rambert or American Jazz - Performance in a quartet - Group Choreography Component 2 - Critical Engagement Knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of two set works within a corresponding area of study alongside in-depth contextual studies in relation to the historical roots and development of different companies and practitioners from alternative genres.
Grade 5 in GCSE Dance Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature and/or English Language Candidates who have not taken GCSE Dance will be considered on an individual basis if they have extensive practical dance experience.
Class work will include practical lessons to develop your fitness, technique, and performance skills. You will also choreograph work on a range of stimuli and work towards given deadlines. You will learn the process of dance analysis, and this will require additional research, as well as wider reading activities. You will learn to contextualize your understanding of dance in the wider world through the planning and participation of essay writing tasks.