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Dance A Level

at St Brendan'S Sixth Form College, Bristol · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course focuses on developing practical choreographic skills enhanced by analytical studies dance technique and performance. We study a wide range of unique and exciting contemporary dance practitioners both practically and theoretically including Christopher Bruce and Jasmin Vardimon. Practical dance workshops aim to improve your technique and chorographic flair and culminate in various performance opportunities in preparation for the practical exam. Confidence creativity fitness and well-being are consistently nurtured and developed alongside a conscious awareness of current practice through analysis and critical writing. You will develop skills in research analysis independent thinking and organisation as well as choreographic practice and performance. Subject teachers are ambitious for students to progress in Dance using their wealth of experience to enable this. In your first year you will work on the development of your contemporary technique through the exploration of professional works and within specified technique classes. Choreographic practice will be developed as you create solo and group pieces for internal assessment and performance. You will also cover a large proportion of the theoretical work and be working on exam stamina and critical writing through mock papers and questioning. The second year focuses on your preparation for the exams. You will respond to a set choreographic paper by creating a group piece on your peers as well as learning a solo dance

What you need to get on

During the course a number of visits and workshops will be arranged which will require students to contribute towards travelling and ticket costs. Dance attire (ballet/jazz shoes and dance wear) are required by all dance students. The professional technique classes run each term at a reduced cost. Students are required to have five GCSE passes at grade C/4 or the equivalent including English Language. It is advisable that all students participate in dance outside College or have GCSE Dance or P

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

  • St Brendan's Sixth Form College

    St Brendans Sixth Form College Broomhill Road, Bristol, BS4 5RQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Bristol

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