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Dance

A Level

student dancing

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Dance - A Level HF1-DANCAL/C01

Venue
Havant Campus

Type of study
A Levels

Dates
(2 years)

Examination board
AQA Education

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Overview

The focus of the course is both contemporary and jazz dance. You will take part in regular technique classes to improve your strength, stamina and flexibility in both genres. You will also explore choreography by developing and structuring movement material in response to a variety of stimuli. You will also have opportunities to perform to the public over the two years.

Theoretically, you will study Rambert Dance Company (and related choreographers), Christopher Bruce’s iconic masterpiece ‘Rooster’ and Gene Kelly’s ‘Singin’ in the Rain’, in addition to Bob Fosse’s ‘Sweet Charity’ and Jerome Robbins’ ‘West Side Story’.

Grade 4 or above in GCSE Dance or dance experience at dance school. Four further GCSEs at grade 4 or above and an audition.

The focus of the course is both contemporary and jazz dance. You will take part in regular technique classes to improve your strength, stamina and flexibility in both genres. You will also explore choreography by developing and structuring movement material in response to a variety of stimuli. You will also have opportunities to perform to the public over the two years. 

Theoretically, you will study Rambert Dance Company (and related choreographers), Christopher Bruces iconic masterpiece Rooster and Gene Kellys Singin in the Rain, in addition to Bob Fosses Sweet Charity and Jerome Robbins West Side Story.

Assessment In the second year, you will be required to choreograph a group dance, perform as part of a quartet and perform a solo dance. This will be assessed by a visiting AQA examiner.

In addition, there is a written exam on compulsory and optional set work. Assessment is 50% practical and 50% written exam.

3.5 hours of practical dance per week, 1.5 hours dance theory per week. Teacher-led technique classes; student-led choreography. Lectures, industry workshops, trips and youth dance competitions/platforms are offered.

In the second year, you will be required to choreograph a group dance, perform as part of a quartet and perform a solo dance. This will be assessed by a visiting AQA examiner. In addition, there is a written exam on compulsory and optional set work. Assessment is 50% practical and 50% written exam.

Many of our dancers go on to further their training at specialist conservatoires for dance such as Laines, Bird College, Trinity Laban or university. We have many ex-students performing on cruise ships, teaching in schools, performing on the West End and running independent dance schools.

We have a very close relationship with Manic Stage Productions, who offer workshops throughout the year, including aerial skills, dance school audition prep classes, rhythmic gymnastics and much more. You will also have the chance to be part of their agency.


I’m really happy and pleased with my grades. I really loved my time at the college, I have also made lots of friends, it’s a really nice place to be, I don’t want to leave.

Lauren Piper, A Level student

The teaching and support was really great, the quality was really great, all the teachers really care about your education as well as your wellbeing, they take everything into consideration and they’re great.

Katie Whittingham, A Level student

There are lots of people at the college, each studying a diverse range of courses, people from all different areas come to study here, it creates a sense of community, there is a huge social aspect to college life across all courses.

Lee Backhouse, BTEC student