Dance

GCSE Dance

Examination Board: AQA

Watch the video to the right to find out about the GCSE Dance! 



Why should STUDENTS choose GCSE Dance?

If they have a talent or love for dancing, and have the determination to succeed, this is the course for them. They will use movement and dance to interpret music, tell stories and express emotion. The main technique students will focus on is Contemporary whilst exploring street dance, samba and jazz techniques. Students will perform choreographed work and have to choreograph their own dances. The course focuses on the aesthetic and artistic qualities of dance and the use of movement to express and communicate ideas and concepts through the interrelated process of performance, choreography and critical appreciation.

What will STUDENTS need to be successful in this course? 

 

support for students

This course is suitable for students of all ability levels. Students with aspirations of Grade 7 and above can expect to complete choreographic tasks thinking of unique and interesting ways to choreograph. We will be expecting the level of writing to be sophisticated and they will be able to write responses which explore a high level of understanding of professional works studied and analysis in their own work. 


Students aiming for Grade 3 and higher will be well supported with supported exercises for choreographic tasks, to help structure choreography that is differentiated, enabling students to choose their starting point and level of difficulty. Google classroom tasks and use of Quizlet are used for students to practice key terminology for their written exam. Homework tasks can always be differentiated and will enable students to choose an appropriate level of challenge. 


As students approach their examinations  in year 11 they may have to rehearse after school, students in year 9 and 10 may also be asked to stay behind if they are selected to be in the Year 11 choreographies. 

Course Content

1.      Ways into choreography - using different stimuli to create movement   

2.       Study of professional dance works from a selected list                           

3.       Dance form and structure                                                                 

4.       Sophisticated approaches to choreography through various art forms   

5.       Performance work                                                     

6.       Analytical studies

Introduction to AQA GCSE DANCE

Assessment

Component 1

Performance & Choreography

Practical examination: 

   Performance - solo & duo/trio 30%

   Choreography - solo/group 30%

 Component 2

 For further assessment information and lesson resources see the links/videos below. 


duet performance



Duet Performance (Male dancer 22/ 24 marks)

GCSE Dance Anthology



GCSE Dance Anthology.mp4

SET PHRASES

Scoop Audience Viewpoint.mp4
Shift Audience Viewpoint.mp4
Flux Audience Viewpoint.mp4
Breathe Audience Viewpoint.mp4

SAMPLE LESSON RESOURCES

Lesson on professional work Infra.pptx
GCSE Dance Professional Works Booklets.docx

Further Education and Career Pathways

GCSE Dance provides a route to study dance or performing arts in further and higher education, as well as vocational or professional training. After completing a dance GCSE, learners can study BTEC Nationals or A-levels. Students can study BA degree courses in Performing Arts, Dance or Theatre and Professional Practice. This could lead to a career as a Dancer, Dance Teacher, Costume/Set Designer, Choreographer, Dance Therapist, Dance Photographer/Journalist.