Theory Paper Breakdown

Through written communication and use of appropriate terminology, students must be able to critically analyse, interpret and evaluate their own work in performance and choreography and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of professional practice in the six set works in the GCSE Dance Anthology.

Dance appreciation is assessed through a written exam of one and a half hours duration.

Section A - Hypothetical Choreography & Performance Skills 

The Key Must Knows: Technical/Expressive/Mental/Physical Skills (Performance Skills), Choreographic Devices, Describing Motifs/Exercises

Section B - Review, Reflect and Explain Your Performance and Choreography Processes

The Key Must Knows: Performance Skills, Choreographic Devices, Choreographic Approaches, Choreographic Processes, Health and Safety, Structure, Aural Setting

Section C - Reviewing and Analysing Professional Works

The Key Must Knows for each work: Stimulus, Choreographic intention, Performance Environments, Choreographic Approaches, Choreographic Content, 

Features of Production; costume, lighting, set design, aural setting, props, dance for camera, dancers