Because it is active, physically demanding, intellectually stimulating and fun, placing huge emphasis on practical dance work as well as on the analysis of professional choreography. You will explore the work of some of the foremost names in modern dance, learning to understand their techniques and to apply them to your own creative work. Essential in preparing dancers for degree or vocational dance courses, but ideal for those with a love of dance who wish to explore and develop their own skills.
You will learn to use professional dance and will find out how to train effectively and safely. You will develop your teaching skills and will also be able to write about dance. Most importantly you will develop your creative skills as a choreographer.
Entry with:
Dance students typically come from a variety of backgrounds and applicants will be assessed on individual experience. GCSE Dance, GCSE Expressive Arts or a relevant Diploma at merit level or above are all useful qualifications. An interest and substantial experience in martial arts or gymnastics might also be relevant. Where dance has been taken at GCSE a grade B is required.
- • Wide variety of teaching and learning styles
- • Additional individual tuition in lunchtime "surgeries" - especially for choreography
- • Excellent extra-curricular programme including many trips and visits, workshops and guest teachers.
Awarding body:
AQA
AS Level Units
Unit 1: Understanding dance (written paper 1hr 30) 40%.
Unit 2: Choreography and performance (practical exam) 60%.
Advanced (A2) Level Units
Unit 3: Appreciation: content and context (written paper 1hr 30) 50%.
Unit 4: Choreography and performance (practical exam) 50%.
| | Year | Qual | A* | A | B | C | D | E | U | A-C | A-E |
| Dance | 11/12 | A | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
100.0%
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100.0%
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| Dance | 10/11 | A | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
100.0%
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100.0%
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| Dance | 09/10 | A | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
100.0%
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100.0%
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| Dance | 08/09 | A | | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
100.0%
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100.0%
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| Dance | 07/08 | A | | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
100.0%
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100.0%
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| Dance | 11/12 | AS | | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
100.0%
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100.0%
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| Dance | 10/11 | AS | | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
100.0%
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100.0%
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| Dance | 09/10 | AS | | 11 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
94.7%
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100.0%
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| Dance | 08/09 | AS | | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
100.0%
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100.0%
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| Dance | 07/08 | AS | | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
100.0%
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100.0%
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- • Classes take place in a large, sunny studio with sprung flooring.
- • The fully equipped College theatre, with a specialist dance skin, is also available for performances.
- • The College library has an extensive range of dance books and DVD recordings.
“This course has allowed me to develop my skills in dance, both technically and choreographically, with freedom. We’ve had the opportunity to learn and watch some of the most inspiring modern day practitioners. I have REALLY enjoyed my first year of dance here and I would happily repeat the year for the available trips alone!”
Nye Rees
“I love how we’re given the opportunity to explore dance in our own styles, but with support and guidance when needed. The trips are brilliant and really do help you in dance – all the things you learn about come to life in front of your eyes and make it much easier to remember and prepare for exams. Being around others who enjoy your passion is a great experience, you get to make friends so quickly and bond well over something you all have an interest in.”
Sophie Sharp