Dance
KEY STAGE 4
Pupils can study Dance at GCSE. The new specification for GCSE Dance requires that 60% of the marks come from practical units and 40% from the theory unit. There are three practical units, all of which will be assessed in a live practical exam and marks will be moderated by the exam board through video evidence. For this exam, students will be required to perform in a duet or trio performance, perform two motifs set by the exam board and choreograph a solo or group piece in response to set questions.
The theory element of the course requires students to learn about health and safety, nutrition and skills in relation to Dance. However, the main proportion of the theory course focuses on six professional works; pupils learn about the lighting, set design, costume design, accompaniment and movement material used in each piece and must be able to explain how each component relates to the choreographic idea.
They also have to learn about the choreographers of each piece and be able to explain their choreographic approaches. This is all assessed in a 1 ½ hour written exam that includes both short answer and essay style questions.
EXAM SPECIFICATIONS
CURRICULUM LEADER
Mr E. Spittle
WHAT CAREER?
SPORTS COACH
PE TEACHER
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST
SPORTS NUTRITION ADVISER
PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE
PUBLIC SERVICES – POLICE AND FIRE BRIGADE