Component 1 – Performance and choreography ● Solo performance–this may be in the genre of contemporary, jazz, or ballet ● Performance in a quartet ● Group choreography Component 2 – Critical appreciation ● Will test your knowledge, understanding, and critical appreciation of two set works and two areas of study in a written external assessment. ● We will look at the contemporary dance work, Rooster, choreographed by Christopher Bruce, with the corresponding area of study, Rambert Dance Company 1966-2002. As well as a jazz dance set work, Singin’ in the Rain, choreographed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, with the corresponding area of study, American Jazz Dance 1940-1975. Where could it take me? This is a course that provides a valuable stepping-stone into a vast range of career pathways. Students completing A-level Dance have progressed onto a range of degree courses such as Law, Nursing, Journalism, Architecture and Psychology as well as performance related courses at some of the best institutions such as: Northern Contemporary School, LIPA, Laine Theatre Arts, Bird Dance College and Trinity Laban. We have contacts with performers and practitioners in the industry, major dance schools and universities in order to provide up-to-the-minute career advice. Many of our former students are now working in the industry and we always appreciate them visiting the college.
44 points or more from their best 8 GCSE results. One level 2 vocational qualification of equivalent value to a GCSE may be counted towards the best eight.
You will be assessed via a combination of non-exam assessment in your performances and choreography work, and an external written exam. These are worth 50% each.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7XF |
Component 1 – Performance and choreography ● Solo performance–this may be in the genre of contemporary, jazz, or ballet ● Performance in a quartet ● Group choreography Component 2 – Critical appreciation ● Will test your knowledge, understanding, and critical appreciation of two set works and two areas of study in a written external assessment. ● We will look at the contemporary dance work, Rooster, choreographed by Christopher Bruce, with the corresponding area of study, Rambert Dance Company 1966-2002. As well as a jazz dance set work, Singin’ in the Rain, choreographed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, with the corresponding area of study, American Jazz Dance 1940-1975. Where could it take me? This is a course that provides a valuable stepping-stone into a vast range of career pathways. Students completing A-level Dance have progressed onto a range of degree courses such as Law, Nursing, Journalism, Architecture and Psychology as well as performance related courses at some of the best institutions such as: Northern Contemporary School, LIPA, Laine Theatre Arts, Bird Dance College and Trinity Laban. We have contacts with performers and practitioners in the industry, major dance schools and universities in order to provide up-to-the-minute career advice. Many of our former students are now working in the industry and we always appreciate them visiting the college.
44 points or more from their best 8 GCSE results. One level 2 vocational qualification of equivalent value to a GCSE may be counted towards the best eight.
You will be assessed via a combination of non-exam assessment in your performances and choreography work, and an external written exam. These are worth 50% each.