Priestley-2021-prospectus-lo-res

A-Level
Dance
BTEC Level 3
Dance
EXAM BOARD: AQA
EXAM BOARD: PEARsOn
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REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 This is a stimulating and exciting exploration into the
world of professional dance, preparing you for further
dance studies at university.
3 You will develop technical, performance, creative and
theoretical dance skills.
3 You will have the opportunity to perform in front of live
audiences.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Contemporary dance technique and performance.
Choreography for solos, groups, duets and quartets.
Critical Engagement – the analysis of professional dance
works, companies and your own work. Safety of the
dancer.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
50% practical (solo, duet, quartet, group) and 50% theory
(critical engagement)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE
THIS COURSE
• passion and commitment for studying and
participating in contemporary dance
• creativity and an explorative mind to choreography
• enjoy performing in front of a live audience
• previous dance training, preferably in the
contemporary or ballet genre, sufficient enough to
participate in an intermediate dance technique class
• GCSE English Grade 4 or equivalent
• to successfully complete an audition
PROGRESSION
A-Level Dance prepares students for higher education.
The course is academic as well as practical and is
therefore best suited to students who wish to pursue a
career in Dance by taking the next step to university.
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 We have an outstanding success rate and
opportunities for progression into leading dance
colleges and universities across the country.
3 You will take part in diverse and rigorous training in a
multitude of dance styles and genres.
3 We organised visiting professional dance
company workshops.
3 Your training will take place in a professional and
rewarding environment.
3 There will be opportunities to perform in a variety of
showcases and public performances.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Examples of units covered during year 1 and 2 include
Contemporary Dance Theatre, African Dance, Lyrical
Dance, Urban Dance, Performing to an Audience and
improvisation skills.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Project-based assignments
A final major project of your choice, which will be
displayed in an exhibition
Your progress will be continuously monitored
and assessed
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE
THIS COURSE
• passion, drive and ambition to succeed in improving
your dance skills
• commitment and time management skills to meet all
coursework deadlines
• professionalism at all times
• supportive and encouraging of others in order to
create a positive and supportive working environment
PROGRESSION
The BTEC course alongside the support, guidance and
audition preparation offered by staff will thoroughly
prepare you for your next stage of training at the
country’s leading dance colleges.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Oxygen is the college’s contemporary dance company
and strives to create interesting and original works from
a variety of different stimuli. The process and exploration
of choreographing is an extremely important part of the
company, as is the opportunity to showcase dance
works and perform to live audiences. Application is
through audition and is open to anyone studying at
Priestley College.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Oxygen Dance Company is the college’s contemporary
dance company, which strives to create interesting and
original works from a variety of different stimuli, whilst
also continuing to develop their technical skills. The
process and exploration of choreographing is an
extremely important part of the Company, as is the
opportunity to showcase dance works and perform to
live audiences. Application is through audition and is
open to anyone studying at Priestley College.
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