BTEC Performing Arts – Dance

Board: Pearson

Students studying Level 3 Dance will have achieved at least a grade 5 in GCSE Dance, or will have taken part in dance-related activities outside school, and will be prepared to take part in an audition process.

If you are interested in performing and studying the theory of Dance and are keen to develop and improve your Dance technique and choreography, then you will enjoy this course.

After studying Level 3 Dance you will be well placed for Dance courses at University or Dance colleges. A-Level Dance can be used to apply for a range of courses at University, including; Dance studies, Musical Theatre Performance, Performing arts, Dance Science or Dance Education. Alongside Dance qualifications, this course supports many transferable skills such as team working, communication and problem solving, which can support all university and job applications.

In Level 3 Dance you will study the following four units:

1. Investigating practitioners work: This is the written element of A-level Dance. You will be assessed on your knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of two professional practitioners.

2. Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance: This is a practical element of A-level Dance. You will be assessed performing two solo and/ or a group dance that is linked to a specified practitioner.

3. Contemporary Dance: This is a practical and written element of the A-level Dance. You will study the pioneers of contemporary dance. You will be assessed performing a solo from contemporary dance; as well as a written piece of coursework.

4. Group Performance: This is the practical element of A-level Dance. You will be assessed on your performance and contribution to a group choreography which responds to the brief set by the exam board.

For more information about the course, please see Mrs George