Dance (A level)
Caroline Chisholm School
Course summary
A Level Dance provides students with the opportunity to gain experience of performance and choreography and to develop critical thinking about dance. This course requires students to: AO1: Perform dance through the application of physical, technical, interpretative and performance skills. AO2: Create dance applying choreographic skills to communicate artistic intention. AO3: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of performance and choreography from different periods and genres. AO4: Critically appreciate and assess performance and choreography through making analytical, interpretative and evaluative judgements. This course is particularly suitable for students who have studied GCSE Dance and wish to study Dance at a higher level. The content allows students to study a subject which can be extended through higher education and promotes a healthy lifestyle through an awareness of the importance of exercise and training.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language (if taken) | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Literature (if taken) | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English - Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English - Literature (if taken) | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English - First Language Alternative route | Grade 4 in English - First Language | — |
As published by the school
Grade 6 in PE if taken
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Assessment
Component 1: Performance and choreography What’s assessed: - Solo performance linked to a specified practitioner within an area of study - Performance in a quartet - Group choreography How it’s assessed: - Practical exam that has a maximum of 80 marks and worth 50% of A-level 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. How it’s assessed: - Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes and has a maximum of 100 marks and worth 50% of A-level
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