Why choose A level dance?
A-level Dance is a dynamic qualification which encourages students to develop their creative and intellectual capacity, alongside transferable skills such as team working, communication and problem solving. All of these are sought after skills by higher education and employers and will help them stand out in the workplace whatever their choice of career. This specification reflects both historical and current dance practices, making it more relevant, and inspires a lifelong passion and appreciation for dance. The course is diverse and encounters a range of dance styles. It sets relevant and exciting sources for all choreography tasks and a broad areas of study.
Course type: A level
Board: AQA
Entry requirements: Grade 5 in dance
| Unit | Assessment |
| Component 1 – Performance Solo performance Group (quartet) performance | Practical assessment – 60% of A-level Assesses technical, interpretative, and collaborative performance skills, often linked to specific styles or practitioners. |
| Component 2 – Choreography Solo or group choreography Choreographic intent | Practical assessment – Included in overall 60% performance mark Assesses ability to create and structure movement, and communicate intent through choreography. |
| Component 3 – Critical engagement Areas of study Set works Constituent features analysis | Written exam – 40% of A-level Assesses knowledge of dance history, analysis of professional works, and understanding of movement, context, and theory. |
