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Dance A Level

at Darrick Wood School, Orpington · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The A level Dance specification reflects both historical and current dance practices, making it more relevant and inspires a lifelong passion and appreciation for dance. Students develop their knowledge of dance history which allows a breadth of understanding of the development of dance within specific areas of study; Rambert Dance Company and American Jazz 1940-75. The lessons compromise of both theoretical and practical activities and cover a range of dance techniques from a variety of different practitioners in which students will perform a solo in the style of one of the practitioners. Students are required to compose dances, which will require them to apply their knowledge of choreographic devices.

What you need to get on

5 in a written subject 5 in Dance if studied at GCSE; If not, students need to be dancing regularly to a high standard

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

  • Darrick Wood Sixth Form

    LOVIBONDS AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8ER

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · ORPINGTON

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