Dance A Level
at The Elizabethan Academy, Retford · school or sixth form
What the college says
Dance is an exciting and diverse subject. This dynamic qualification encourages students to develop their creative, physical, emotional and intellectual capacity. This course reflects both current and historical dance practices and teaches critical thinking, through professional dance works. Students will improve their own technical ability and will have the opportunity to perform and choreograph in a variety of dance styles.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 in a Performing Arts subject or a Merit in BTEC (if studied) and an audition
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
The Elizabethan Academy
Hallcroft Road, Retford, DN22 7PY
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Retford
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