Dance

Course summary

Description of the Specification The study of A Level Dance enables students to develop socially whilst promoting creativity, fitness and well-being. As students become performers, they’ll also develop their confidence, self-esteem and team working skills. Throughout the course the students study Performance, Choreography and Critical engagement and appreciation. Type and Nature of the Work Involved Assessment includes a combination of practical dance tasks alongside creative extended writing assignments. This equips students with the necessary skills and experience to study dance further, or embark on an exciting career in the arts. This qualification is linear where students will sit all their exams and submit all their non-exam assessment at the end of the course. Future Prospects The study of Dance at A Level provides an opportunity for students to develop not only their technical dance skills but also the ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret dance at a high level. It promotes the academic and transferable valued by Higher Education and employers. Students often go on to study dance at University or bespoke dance training institutions where they continue to develop their skills as a dancers and performers.