KS4 Dance

Head of Faculty: Jon Hunter

Head of Department: Mrs H. Celebioglu

Email: hatice.celebioglu@cleevepark-tkat.org

Examination Board: AQA

Aims of the Course

The Dance GCSE offered by AQA enables students to explore:

  • Different dance styles and fusions of style

  • A selection of established and emerging choreographers

  • Different numbers and combinations of dancers

  • A variety of choreographic approaches

  • Different choreographic structures

  • A variety of types of performance environment

  • A variety of aural settings

  • Inclusive dance

  • Dance influenced by other cultures.

General Description

Dance is a powerful and expressive subject which encourages students to develop their creative, physical, emotional and intellectual capacity, whatever their previous experience in the subject.

This specification recognises the role of dance in young people’s lives and students will study a range of dance styles and style fusions. Apart from the solo performance, they can choose any style in which to perform and choreograph, providing it meets the assessment criteria.

The study of the anthology of professional works will develop their ability to critically appraise professional dance works and provide a springboard for engaging in practical tasks.

Assessment

Students must complete both assessment components. Non-exam assessment (NEA) marked by the centre and moderated by AQA.

Component 1: Performance and choreography (60% of GCSE)

Internally marked and externally moderated:

Performance - 30% of GCSE (40 marks) Choreography - 30% of GCSE (40 marks)

Component 2: Dance appreciation (40% of GCSE)

Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes (80 marks)