Why A-Level Dance? A-Level Dance requires students to develop, demonstrate and articulate practical and theoretical knowledge, understanding and experience of: • Technical, physical and performance skills • The process and art of choreography • The interrelationship between the creation, presentation and appreciation of dance works • The development and significance of dance placed within an artistic and cultural context Knowledge, understanding and skills will be developed within performance, choreography and critical engagement with the study of professional repertoire within specific areas of study. The study of professional works promotes the integration of theory and practice and underpins students’ own approaches to performance and choreography. Assessment Components Component 1: Performance and Choreography (Practical Exam, 80 Marks, 50% of A-Level) • Solo performance in relation to a practitioner • Performance within a quartet • Group choreography Component 2: Critical Engagement (Written Exam, 2hr30, 100 marks, 50% of A-Level) Knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of two set works. • One compulsory set work and area of study • One optional set work and area of study What could this course lead to? You don’t have to want to be a dancer to take Dance. A Level Dance is a dynamic qualification which encourages students to develop their creative and intellectual capacity, alongside transferable skills such as team working, communication and problem solving. All of these are sought after skills by higher education and employers and will help them stand out in the workplace whatever their choice of career. Dance equips students with a wide range of sought after skills so is suitable as a support for any Higher Education course requiring good communication, creativity and group work skills. In addition to performing, choreographing and teaching, this course might lead to diverse careers in design, nutrition, physiotherapy, marketing or journalism.