Subject Information - GCSE Dance

VISION / AIM

GCSE Dance places a strong emphasis on building a secure foundation of PTEM skills. In addition to performance, students also develop their confidence and delve into the creative process of choreography. Critical appreciation plays a vital role in GCSE Dance. Students will develop analytical and evaluative skills that are crucial for students to grow as dancers and artists.

Further information can be requested from Mrs L Nance-Kivell, Head of Department, lcollier@fhes.org.uk

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

KS4

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

Year 10

Half-term 1

Practical

Duets/Trios.

Theory

Critical Appreciation of Professional Works:  Emancipation of Expressionism.

Practical

Set Phrase:  Breathe.

Theory

Critical Appreciation of Professional Works:  A linha Curva.

Practical

Set Phrase:  Shift.

Theory

Critical Appreciation of Professional Works:  Shadows.

Year 10

Half-term 2

Practical

Duets/Trios.

Theory

Critical Appreciation of Professional Works:  Artificial Things.

Practical

Set Phrase:  Breathe

Theory

Critical Appreciation of Professional Works:  Infra.

Practical

Set Phrase:  Shift

Theory

Critical Appreciation of Professional Works:   Within Her Eyes.

Year 11

Half-term 1

Practical

Choreography.

Theory

Section A.

Theory

Section C.

Theory

Exam Papers.

Year 11

Half-term 2

Practical

Choreography.

Theory

Section B.

Theory

Exam Papers.

 

 

GCSE DANCE

Component 1:  Performance and Choreography

What’s assessed:

Performance

  • Set phrases through a solo performance (approximately one minute in duration).
  • Duet/trio performance (three minutes in a dance which is a maximum of five minutes in duration).

Choreography

  • Solo or group choreography – a solo (two to two and a half minutes) or a group dance for two to five dancers (three to three and a half minutes).

How it’s assessed:

Internally marked and externally moderated.

Performance

  • 30% of GCSE
  • 40 marks

Choreography

  • 30% of GCSE
  • 40 marks

Total component 60%

Non-exam assessment (NEA) marked by the centre and moderated by AQA.

 

Component 2:  Dance Appreciation

What’s assessed:

  • Knowledge and understanding of choreographic processes and performing skills.
  • Critical appreciation of own work.
  • Critical appreciation of professional works.

How it’s assessed:

  • 40% of GCSE
  • Written exam:  1 hour 30 minutes
  • 40 marks

Questions

Based on students’ own practice and choreography and the GCSE Dance anthology.

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