Dance

Entry Requirements 

Dance GCSE grade 5 / BTEC Performing Arts Merit or above and English Language GCSE grade 5.

About This Course

This course is for someone who enjoys all aspects of dance; choreography, performing, watching and analysing professional companies as well as each other. You will gain a deeper understanding about your body and how it moves through the theoretical delivery of Anatomy and Physiology in Dance. You will be required to dance as a soloist and as part of a group for the practical examination. It is essential that you are motivated, committed and willing to give extra time for practical rehearsal.

Course Content & Assessment

This is a two year course covering performance, choreography and dance theory. You will practically perform a solo performance linked to a specified practitioner within an area of study, perform in a quartet and choreograph a group dance based on exam question. For dance theory you will cover in depth two areas of study American Jazz and Rambert Dance Company.

What could this course lead to?

This subject is relevant for anyone who has a passion for dance and a desire to study dance further at university or a professional establishment. It also complements any Theatre Studies or Performing Arts course. Further career outcomes could be: Professional Dancer, Dance Teacher, Community Dance Work or Choreographer.