Dance

Course summary

The study of dance enables students to develop socially whilst promoting creativity, fitness and well-being. As students become performers, they’ll also develop their confidence, self-esteem and team working skills. Throughout the dance A Level we challenge students to begin working professionally as expected within the industry to build on their skills acquired at GCSE level. Assessment includes a combination of practical dance tasks alongside creative extended writing assignments. This equips students with the necessary skills and experience to study dance further, or embark on an exciting career in the arts. We encourage students to participate in first-hand experience of dance, through opportunities such as professional class, seeing live dance and reviewing current work. We integrate this within the curriculum through taught lessons, workshops, visits to performances and residential trips. This can include trips to local and London theatres, workshops with local artists, as well as the possibility of experiencing packed trips to places such as New York or LA. Students are encouraged to become independent practitioners, exploring their own ideas and direction within their work. We support this through one to one tutorials within lessons as well as group feedback sessions, enabling students to learn from and inspire each other.