Why choose A Level Dance? A Level Dance gives you the opportunity to explore your own creative voice through choreography and performance. The course allows you to explore a range of different dance styles, giving you the opportunity to perform in a style of your choice for group choreography. Along with these practical elements, you will also critically engage and appreciate the work of others in a theoretical format. You will also develop transferable skills such as teamwork, communication and problem solving- these are essential skills that are attractive to employers, universities, and higher education courses. This will help you stand out in any career pathway. Alongside the aspects of the course, there is also opportunities to participate in dance workshops with professional dance companies and see professional dance work live. This course will stretch you as a dancer, performer, and artist, giving you an in-depth knowledge of the wonderful world of dance.
GCSE Dance or English at grade 7 and above. GCSE Dance is desirable but not essential. Students that haven't taken GCSE Dance will need the demonstrate their practical ability prior to being accepted on the course. Candidates must have an interest in the broad spectrum of dance as well as participation in a club outside school.
Component 1. Performance and Choreography What's assessed Performance in a quartet Group choreography Solo performance linked to a specified practitioner within an area of study. Component 2 - Critical Engagement What's assessed Knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of two set works. One compulsory set work within the compulsory area of study One optional set work within the corresponding area of study, from a choice of four. The practical elements of the course amount to 50% of the full qualification. The course is taught across two years, and you will have roughly 3 1/2 hours of Dance lessons a week.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,501 - £15,750 |
| Address | Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TS |
Why choose A Level Dance? A Level Dance gives you the opportunity to explore your own creative voice through choreography and performance. The course allows you to explore a range of different dance styles, giving you the opportunity to perform in a style of your choice for group choreography. Along with these practical elements, you will also critically engage and appreciate the work of others in a theoretical format. You will also develop transferable skills such as teamwork, communication and problem solving- these are essential skills that are attractive to employers, universities, and higher education courses. This will help you stand out in any career pathway. Alongside the aspects of the course, there is also opportunities to participate in dance workshops with professional dance companies and see professional dance work live. This course will stretch you as a dancer, performer, and artist, giving you an in-depth knowledge of the wonderful world of dance.
GCSE Dance or English at grade 7 and above. GCSE Dance is desirable but not essential. Students that haven't taken GCSE Dance will need the demonstrate their practical ability prior to being accepted on the course. Candidates must have an interest in the broad spectrum of dance as well as participation in a club outside school.
Component 1. Performance and Choreography What's assessed Performance in a quartet Group choreography Solo performance linked to a specified practitioner within an area of study. Component 2 - Critical Engagement What's assessed Knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of two set works. One compulsory set work within the compulsory area of study One optional set work within the corresponding area of study, from a choice of four. The practical elements of the course amount to 50% of the full qualification. The course is taught across two years, and you will have roughly 3 1/2 hours of Dance lessons a week.