Dance
Copleston High School - Suffolk
01473277240
Copleston Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HD
Course summary

A Level Component 1 - Groupi Choreography, Solo Performance and Performance in a Quartet. The focus of choreography is a group piece with a stimulus from a list of questions set by AQA. Performance skills will continue to be developed in relation to a specific practitioner. Performance piece in a quartet in contemporary style. Candidates continue to receive instruction on technique and the health and safety of the dancer. A level Component 2 – Critical Engagement Candidates develop skills and develop knowledge and understanding of the specific area of study, Rambert Dance Co 1966 – 2002 and a set work from either the Romantic Ballet period, American Modern Dance, American Jazz Dance or Independent Contemporary Dance Scene in Britain 2000-current

Entry requirements

Centre requirements and, in addition, at least a grade 4 in GCSE English and a grade 6 in a Dance related qualification and/or demonstrate an ability in the genre

How you'll be assessed

Component 1 – Performance & Choreography 50% of the A Level Solo linked to a specific practitioner Performance in a Quartet Group Choreography (set questions from AQA) Component 2 – Critical Engagement 50% of the A Level 2hr 30min Written Exam - 100 marks Section A – short answer questions and one essay (Rambert Dance Company 1966-2002 and Rooster 1991) Sections B – 2 essay questions on a American Jazz 1940-1975.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCopleston Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HD