Why choose A Level Dance
An exciting and diverse course, accessible for all
A Level Dance is a dynamic qualification which encourages students to develop their creative and intellectual capacity, alongside transferable skills such as team working, communication and problem solving. All of these are sought after skills by higher education and employers and will help them stand out in the workplace whatever their choice of career.
This specification reflects both historical and current dance practices, making it more relevant, and inspires a lifelong passion and appreciation for dance.
We recognise the role of dance in young people’s lives and your students will be able to study a range of dance styles. We’ve set relevant and exciting sources for all choreography and broadened our areas of study. Students can perform and choreograph in a style of their choice for the group work, providing it meets the assessment criteria.
We’ve also taken care to ensure the assessment structure will give students of all abilities the chance to excel.
Assessments are clear, well-structured and easy to understand. Exam questions take a variety of styles; this helps to build students’ confidence and gives them the opportunity to be accurately and fairly awarded marks.
Students must complete both assessment components.Component 1: Performance and choreography |
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What's assessed
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How it's assessed
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Non-examination assessment (NEA) marked by an external assessor from AQA during a visit to your centre. Visits will normally take place between March and May. Externally set tasks are distributed by 15 September in the academic year of certification. |
Component 2: Critical engagement |
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What's assessed Knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of two set work s.
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How it's assessed
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Questions Two sections:
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- Teacher: Craig Coombs