GCE A Level in Dance
at Townley Grammar School, Bexleyheath · school or sixth form
What the college says
You need to have a passion for all aspects of dance. You must be prepared to commit to out of hours rehearsals demonstrating a high level of reliability. You need to have a sound grasp of contemporary dance and an acceptable foundation of skill that allows you to access the grading criteria at this level. You should be prepared to come to class open minded and willing to experiment and improvise ideas.
What you need to get on
Minimum of 6 in GCSE Dance (or passed an audition if Dance not taken at GCSE).
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
Townley Grammar School
Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bexleyheath
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Gillingham · South East · 2 years
- Their version
Northampton · East Midlands · 68 weeks
- Their version
Preston · North West · 2 years
- Their version
Chelmsford · East of England · 2 years
- Their version
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Eastleigh · South East · 72 weeks
- Their version
Warrington · North West · 2 years
- Their version
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Gateshead · North East · 2 years
- Their version
Bournemouth · South West · 2 years