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A Level in Dance

at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Chester Le Street · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

If you dream of becoming a dancer, choreographer, or dance teacher, or perhaps working in one of the many support roles that exist behind the scenes in performing arts then A level Dance may be for you. Most students taking this course will have studied dance at GCSE or have previous graded dance exam experience from classes outside school. It's suitable even if you're not headed for a career in dance but simply enjoy it and want to develop your own talent. The course will give you a set of transferable skills including creativity, teamwork and analytical thought that you can use in a wide range of careers. You'll need to be physically fit and enthusiastic about exploring a range of dance genres.

What you need to get on

5 in Dance or Merit in BTEC performing Arts. All students will be considered on an individual basis if they not studied Dance before, you must have a dance background to access the requirements of the course

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

    Birtley Lane, Birtley, DH3 2LP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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