Dance - Introduction

Course Title:  GCSE Dance

Awarding Body:  AQA

Why study Dance?

Dance is a powerful and expressive subject which encourages students to develop their creative, physical, emotional and intellectual capacity, whatever their previous experience in the subject. GCSE Dance is for anyone with an interest in dance and performance. You don’t need lots of previous experience – just passion and enthusiasm! This specification recognises the role of dance in young people’s lives and students will study a range of dance styles and style fusions. Apart from the solo performance, they can choose any style in which to perform and choreograph, providing it meets the assessment criteria. The study of professional works will develop their ability to critically appraise professional dance and provide a springboard for engaging in practical tasks.