Dance
Course summary
• Core content is delivered through the areas of Performance, Choreography, and Critical Engagement. • Students will understand performance skills required for dance, and also develop group choreography linked to a specific practitioner. The learning of one compulsory set work and one optional set work will also take place throughout the course as part of the theory written exam.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Dance | Grade 4 in Dance | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
Dance Alternative route | Grade 4 in Dance | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
Band 4 Grade in GCSE Dance Minimum Band 4 grade GCSE English due to written component of the course. Students would benefit from additional vocational training
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Assessment
• Component 1: Performance and Choreography. 50% (80marks) Assessed through a Solo linked to a specific practitioner, a Performance in a Quartet, and a Group choreography. • Component 2: Critical Engagement. 50% (100marks) Assessed through a written paper lasting 2hours and 30minutes, based on knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of two set works.
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