- Solo performance.
- Quartet performance.
- Choreography.
- The professional work Rooster by Christopher Bruce.
- Rambert Dance Company
- The history of American Jazz Dance 1930-1975.
- The professional musical Singin’ in the Rain by Gene Kelly.
What are lessons like in this subject?
Students will develop their contemporary and jazz dance technique and choreography skills whilst learning to critically appreciate practitioners within the same genres.
The course is 50% practical and 50% theory. Students must have a passion for analysing professional practitioners named on the specification. Students must also have a strong dance technique and creative ideas for choreography. Lessons are challenging, engaging, dynamic and supportive to ensure all students are successful. Students have the opportunity to work with professional artists as well as seeing a variety of live performances. As well as competitive regional dance competitions and extra curricular activities.
What will I study?
The A-level course allows students to perform, choreograph, and appreciate professional work from a variety of genres of dance. Students must understand the importance of their academic studies and how this supports their practical development.
You will study the following:
What our
students
Taking A-Level dance massively built my confidence and was a really positive environment. I have really enjoyed studying it and would recommend to anyone interested.
Leah Taylor, Kettlethorpe High School
Dance
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