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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.

Dance
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

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Course work

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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