If you are a strong dancer and have keen interest in dance it is an excellent subject to take as part of your A Level profile. Many students agree they leave with skills that are applicable to further study and future life. Dance A Level will appeal to students who are committed to broadening their experience of choreography, performance and appreciation. The subject is excellent for students who enjoy varied learning styles; lessons are divided between practical and theoretical study. Throughout the course you will be asked to engage in problem solving tasks, individual research, creation of presentations, essay writing, conducting rehearsals, performances in the wider community, workshops with professional companies, and to visits to live professional dance. The main areas studied are: • Contemporary technique : Cunningham and Limon and Horton • Performance studies for an ensemble and soloist • Choreography for an ensemble • Dance appreciation within the ballet and contemporary dance genres including prescribed set works and companies as areas of study
In addition to a minimum of 5 GCSE’s in Maths and English at grade 5 or above Plus a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Dance.
Component One: Performance and Choreography (50% Practical Examination) Solo performance, performance in a quartet and a group choreography Component Two: Critical Engagement (50% Written Examination) 2 ½ hr paper: Short answer and three essay questions responding to the prescribed work ‘Rooster’ (Bruce) and two further areas of study.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bexton Road, Knutsford, WA16 0EA |
If you are a strong dancer and have keen interest in dance it is an excellent subject to take as part of your A Level profile. Many students agree they leave with skills that are applicable to further study and future life. Dance A Level will appeal to students who are committed to broadening their experience of choreography, performance and appreciation. The subject is excellent for students who enjoy varied learning styles; lessons are divided between practical and theoretical study. Throughout the course you will be asked to engage in problem solving tasks, individual research, creation of presentations, essay writing, conducting rehearsals, performances in the wider community, workshops with professional companies, and to visits to live professional dance. The main areas studied are: • Contemporary technique : Cunningham and Limon and Horton • Performance studies for an ensemble and soloist • Choreography for an ensemble • Dance appreciation within the ballet and contemporary dance genres including prescribed set works and companies as areas of study
In addition to a minimum of 5 GCSE’s in Maths and English at grade 5 or above Plus a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Dance.
Component One: Performance and Choreography (50% Practical Examination) Solo performance, performance in a quartet and a group choreography Component Two: Critical Engagement (50% Written Examination) 2 ½ hr paper: Short answer and three essay questions responding to the prescribed work ‘Rooster’ (Bruce) and two further areas of study.
