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GCSE Exam Board: AQA (8236) Who to Speak to: Miss. Gardiner
Why Should I Study Dance?
Why Should I Study Dance?
You have a passion for dance
You want to start a potential career in Dance
You want to develop your performing and choreographing techniques
What qualities will I need to be successful in Dance?
What qualities will I need to be successful in Dance?
A great attitude to practical and theory lessons
A willingness to work hard in all lessons and completing homework tasks
Being prepared for all lessons
Attend rehearsals and interventions
What will I study over 2 years?
What will I study over 2 years?
The course has 2 components.
Component One: Performance and choreography
A: Set Study includes 2 solo performances of set material.
B: Perform a duet/trio performance choreographed by the teacher and students can have some choreographic input.
C: Choreograph a solo or group performance based on 1 of 5 stimuli set by AQA.
Component Two: Dance appreciation (theory exam paper).
Students have to critically appreciate and evaluate their own work, the work of others and professionals.
Component Two - Anthology
Breathe
Flux
Shift
Scoop
How will I be assessed in Dance?
How will I be assessed in Dance?
Students will be following the full course (one GCSE grade 1-9)
Component One (A & B) are both equally weighted and worth 30% (15% each) of the overall grade. While the choreography (C) is worth 30%. All practical elements of the course are worth 60% of the overall grade.
Component Two (Dance Appreciation) is an hour and a half written exam and accounts for 40% of the overall grade.
Possible Further Education and Career Pathways Options
Possible Further Education and Career Pathways Options
College courses at Level or BTEC Performing Arts (Level 3)
Possible careers include:
Performer
Choreographer
Leisure industry
Sports data Analysis
Physiotherapy
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