A Level

Dance

Course type
Level 3
Awarding Body
AQA
Duration
2 years

Introduction to Dance

To touch, to move, to inspire - this is the true gift of Dance. Exploring the work of some of the foremost names in dance will lead to giving you an understanding of their techniques and how to apply them to your own creative work, developing your confidence as an inspiring choreographer, whilst also developing your skills as a performer.

Entry requirements

Subject grades
GCSE grade 6 in English Language or 6 in English Literature, and 6 in Dance if studied.
Required Admissions Score
The indicative Minimum Entry Admissions Score for Dance is 58.

About the Course

A level Dance is active, physically demanding, intellectually stimulating and, most importantly, huge fun. The course is highly practical: you will develop your technique, expand your movement vocabulary and explore your skills through regular performance.

Through analysis of professional works by the world’s greatest choreographers, you will understand their techniques and apply them to your own creative work, developing confidence to become an inspired dancer and choreographer. You will also learn to write analytically, succinctly and insightfully about the processes of dance. Trips to live professional performances, workshops from visiting practitioners, and a range of exciting extra-curricular technique classes – alongside additional opportunities such as our in-house dance company all enrich this highly practical and creative course.

2023 Dance A level results

18% of our students achieved A* to A

45% of our students achieved A* to B

100% of our students achieved A* to E

Course information

Dance is an exciting, practical course that develops skills in performance, choreography and technique. You will use the theory side of the course to further enhance your practical understanding of choreography and gain strong analytical skills. Dance will develop transferable skills in teamwork, organisation, and communication, whilst improving confidence and listening skills, making you a supportive and sympathetic individual.