GCSE Dance

Course objectives

The AQA GCSE Dance qualification enables students to:

  • To actively engage in the process of dance developing skills, knowledge and understanding of a range of dance styles and choreography through the interrelated processes of performing, creating and appreciating dances.
  • To develop physical, technical and expressive skills through which they are able to communicate choreographic intention and develop their individual qualities as performers.
  • To develop a critical appreciation of dance in its physical, artistic, aesthetic and cultural contexts.
  • To develop their knowledge and understanding of health, fitness and safe working practices relevant to performing and choreographing dances.

Unit information

Year 10

Year 11

Why study

Dance is both physical and expressive and uses movement symbolically as a fundamental form of human expression. It is both empowering and powerful as a form of non-verbal communication. The intrinsic value of dance is the development of creative, imaginative, physical, emotional and intellectual capacities.

This course is ideal for students who are passionate about dance and enjoy both performing and choreographing. Students will also develop skills in the critical appreciation of professional works and be able to interpret the choreographic intentions preparing them for a career in dance.

You need to have some experience and self-discipline to be able to achieve in this course. GCSE Dance requires you to be confident in performing as a solo dancer as well as in small groups.

Careers options

Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Dance Therapist, Dance Journalist, Dance Critique, Company Director

Key contact

Mrs J Coxon