Dance (A-Level)
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Blocks
1
Level
A-Level
Course Length
2 Years
Timetable
Full Time
Reasons to study Dance (A-Level)
This dynamic course offers an inspiring journey into the world of professional dance, designed to prepare you for advanced studies at university. You’ll develop a strong foundation in technical, performance, creative, and theoretical dance skills. Throughout the course, you’ll gain invaluable experience performing in front of live audiences, building your confidence and stage presence. Whether you’re passionate about pursuing dance academically or professionally, this course will ignite your creativity and refine your craft.
What you will study
Contemporary dance technique and performance
Choreography for solos, duets, groups, and quartets
Critical Engagement: analysis of professional dance works, companies, and your own choreography
What you will need
Passion and commitment for studying and participating in contemporary dance
Creativity and an explorative approach to choreography
Enjoyment of performing in front of live audiences
Previous dance training, preferably in contemporary or ballet, sufficient to engage in an intermediate dance technique class
GCSE English Grade 4 (or equivalent)
Successful completion of an audition
How you will be assessed
50% practical (solo performance, quartet performance, group choreography)
50% theory (critical engagement)
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.
Reading List
Fifty Contemporary Choreograpghers – Martha Bremser, Lorna Sanders
20th Century Dance in Britain – History of Five Dance Companies – White, Joan W
Akram Khan’s work Dust – Jocelyn Pook Dust Akram Khan, English National Ballet
Matthew Bourne’s work Swan Lake
Christopher Bruce’s work Ghost Dances – ‘Ghost Dances’ – Christopher Bruce – Houston Ballet
Bob Fosse documentary – BOB FOSSE documentary
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Progression
Our A-Level Dance course combines academic study with practical training, making it ideal for students aiming to progress to university and pursue a career in dance. With an outstanding success rate, we are ranked in the top 10% nationally for results. Many of our students achieve excellent grades and gain offers from leading institutions such as Laban, London Contemporary Dance School, and Northern School of Contemporary Dance.
How to Apply
Apply for your place early to avoid disappointment!