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INTRODUCTION
This course, offered in conjunction with Rossendale Dance and Drama
Centre, is an exciting and enjoyable one with dance and choreography
at its heart!
Throughout the course a range of dance styles/genres will be explored but the
focus will be on Modern/ Contemporary/ Jazz Dance. For practical
classes light, loose leisurewear should be worn with jazz shoes.
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No
prior formal dance training is necessary. However, an interest
in the subject coupled with some evidence of potential, will
be expected. Open to both sexes, the "AS" course comprises
3 units:
 AS
LEVEL
UNIT 1:
50% Choreography and Performance (20% of total A Level marks).
In this unit you are given the opportunity to choreograph
and perform a 2-3 minute solo dance and produce programme notes
to accompany your performance. A visiting examiner will assess
your work.
UNIT 2:
Coursework Essay (15% of total A Level marks)
Here you will produce an essay of approximately 1500 words on the Solo Choreography
presented in Unit 1. Content should include choice of movement, choreographic
devices, description, floor plans etc. The essay will be marked by your teacher
and moderated by the exam board AQA.
UNIT 3:
Understanding Dance (15% of total A Level marks)
In the 2.5 hour written exam, you will respond to both short answer questions
and structured essay questions. The focus will be on your experience in training,
as performer and as audience, and will draw upon your knowledge of one set work.
A2
LEVEL
At "A2" three further units are available on Group Choreography, Performance
and Appreciation. More details are available on request.
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Level Dance is an enjoyable, challenging and stimulating course;
a valuable complement to other A Level subjects or as a stepping
stone to further vocational or academic study in Dance, Theatre
or Performing Arts.
If
you have any queries regarding the course, please contact Rossendale
Dance and Drama Centre on (01706) 211161.
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