Dance

A-level Course

"Dance is an art. Its distinct intelligence and liveliness gives us another way to understand human behaviour and potential.

Dance makes physical both thought and imagination. It gives us another form of articulation to make sense of ourselves. For that reason, it is as vital a tool within education as any other."

Siobhan Davies CBE, Artistic Director, Siobhan Davies Dance

Past pupils have achieved places at Trinity LABAN, The Place, Rambert Dance School and Cambridge as well as becoming Associate artists and dancers at institutions including Chisenhale Dance Space and Merce Cunningham Studios in New York. A level pupils feature largely in the annual dance productions and are senior members or scholars of the dance school.

A-level Dance is a specialist dance course recommended for pupils who have achieved a GCSE in Dance or for pupils who have a passion for the subject and wish to pursue a career in dance or the related arts. Pupils learn to develop their own choreographic and performance skills, aspiring to a high level of technical skill, and a greater understanding of Dance Anatomy and Physiology. The syllabus followed is AQA and all examinations are sat in June.

Lower 6th (Year 12)

At AS-level, one module is examined (covering 40% of the AS-level marks), whilst the second module (covering 60% of the AS-level marks) assesses a solo piece of choreography, a solo performance, and performance in a duo or trio.

Upper 6th (Year 13)

At A2-level, both modules carry 50% of the marks.  The written exam assesses an appreciation of the dance content and context, whilst the practical exam includes a group choreography and a solo performance.