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Dance A Level

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Getting Ahead

Dance A Level at Alton Campus

Welcome to A Level Dance at HSDC Alton. We are really pleased that you have chosen to study here! This is a creative and challenging course that specialises in British Contemporary Dance and American Jazz Dance and combines the practical and theoretical study of Dance. Through technique classes, choreography workshops, rehearsals and theory lessons, you will develop your passion for Dance as both a choreographer and performer, in addition to developing your critical analysis skills through Dance theory. These activities will give you an insight into what you would be studying on the course. We hope you enjoy them!

Did you know? The Performing Arts Department has its own social media account! Please follow us ‘@ac_performing_arts’ to find out more about what we do! 

students in dance class, dancing and stretching

Choreograph a solo that lasts between 30 seconds – one minute in the style of your choice.

In 150 words, write about your solo and include the following:

  • What is the style of your dance?
  • What inspired you to choreograph this?
  • How does your choice of music complement the choreography?

On the A Level Dance course, we study the work of Christopher Bruce, in particular his work ‘Rooster’ (1991). See the ‘resources’ section.

Please write a biography on choreographer Christopher Bruce, including:

  • Background and training
  • Career
  • Key dance works

Then consider the following:

  • What did you enjoy about researching his work?
  • How would you describe his approach to choreography?

Resources

Meet your Teachers

  • Melanie Simms

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Your Learning Space

*This is a representation of your learning space and may not be the exact room you will be using

My experience at the college was enjoyable and productive, with thoroughly helpful people surrounding you, an excellent experience. I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was, with the work shop time and experience I had, it was a great two years preparing me for the next stage.

Edward Smith, BTEC student

My experience at the College was great, it’s very different to school, and I think it’s a good step to going to university. The support was amazing, I loved all of my teachers, they helped me through everything. The College is friendly and you will succeed.

Heidi Adamson Brattland, A Level student

I would say it’s a college that really balances academia with fun, there is lots of extra-curricular stuff that you can get involved in. It has a really good work/life balance.

Laura Hagedorn, A Level student