Transcript A-Level Dance - High Storrs School

High Storrs
2014/15
This course is designed to meet the needs of
students who wish to study dance in depth. You
will gain experience of technique, choreography
and performance. You will also be encouraged to
think critically about dance. The course promotes
progression and complexity of study
demonstrated within the AS and A level
examinations.
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At AS Level you will study the dancer as a
performer, the process and craft of
choreography and the significance of dances.
You will create and perform a solo
choreography and perform in a duet/trio. The
written paper focuses on anatomy, various set
works and the theory of choreography.
At A2 Level you will study a chosen area
within ballet and modern dance and a set work
in depth. You will create a group dance and
perform a solo.
AS Level
Unit 1: Written paper: Understanding Dance
(1 ½ hour)
40% of total AS mark
 20% of total A level mark
Unit 2: Practical Coursework: Choreography and
Performance
 60% of total AS mark
 30% of total A level mark
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A2 Level
Unit 3: Written Paper: Appreciation – Context
and Content (1 ½ hour)
 50% of total A2 mark
 25% of total A level mark
Unit 4: Practical Examination: Group
Choreography and Solo Performance
 50% of total A2 mark
 25% of total A level mark
The A-level Dance results at High Storrs School
have been consistently outstanding both within the
school and nationally. In 2010, 2011 and 2012 100%
of students gained an A*-B grade and all students
gained places at their first choice universities.
This course provides a suitable foundation for
further study at Higher Education and a number
of career opportunities in Dance. Students have
furthered their studies at a number of universities
and dance schools. Students have gained places at
Northern School of Contemporary Dance School,
Laban Centre, Phoenix Dance Company and
Rationale Dance. One of our ex-students has a won
the title UDO World Breakdance Champion. We
have a number of trips, visits and master classes
given by professional dancers every year.
The general entry requirements for studying
Dance A-level apply. In addition you should have
either a grade C in Dance at GCSE or a grade 5
Ballet or proven experience over a number of years
in an alternative dance style. Other dance students
should look at the Dance pathway available as an
option within Performing Arts A-Level.