Dance
A Level Dance develops your performance, choreography and analytical skills through a balance of practical workshops and theoretical study.
You will study a range of dance practitioners while developing your own creative and performance abilities.
- Qualification
- A Level
- Duration
- 2 years
Why study Dance at St Brendan’s?
This course develops creativity, confidence and performance ability through practical dance experience and critical study.
Students benefit from specialist teaching and opportunities to develop both physically and academically.
Entry requirements
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above
- GCSE English Language at grade 4
- GCSE Maths at grade 3 or above
- Successful audition
Course examination breakdown
What else do I need to know?
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above
GCSE English Language at grade 4
GCSE Maths at grade 3 or above
Successful audition
What will you learn? (H2 title) whatYouWillLearn
You will study:
Contemporary and jazz technique
Choreographic practice (solo and group work)
Set works and areas of study
Dance analysis and critical writing
Over two years, you will:
Create solo and group choreography
Perform set pieces and original work
Develop theoretical understanding of dance
skillsDeveloped
Performance and technical dance skills
Choreography and creativity
Analytical and research skills
Independent thinking and organisation
Students learn through:
Practical dance workshops and technique classes
Choreography projects
Written analysis and theoretical study
Rehearsals and performance preparation
Practical performance and choreography assessments
Written examinations and critical analysis
Ongoing feedback through rehearsals and coursework
Students have access to:
A purpose-built dance studio
A performing arts classroom with digital teaching resources
A library of professional dance works
Students are required to provide appropriate dance clothing for practical lessons and performances.
Additional costs may include trips to see live performances and participation in workshops.
Dance can be taken alongside a wide range of subjects.
This course supports progression into:
Higher education in dance or performing arts
Careers in performance, choreography and related creative industries
Students have opportunities to enhance their learning through:
Workshops with external dance companies and practitioners
Trips to live dance performances
Regular performance and showcase opportunities
Progression opportunities
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