Dance A Level AQA

Applications Open – 3rd November 2025

Applications Close – 31st July 2026

Entry Requirements –We do have entry recommendations for some courses, especially A-levels, as we would not want you to start a course that would not be suitable for you. We want to give you the best chance of future success.

The course programmes are flexible: students can mix Level 3 courses with Level 2 courses, or A-levels with BTECs. We provide impartial advice and guidance and seek to put you on the courses you want and are likely to be successful in.

Students are expected to study up to 3 A level equivalent subjects (this can be from either A levels and/or Level 3 BTEC subjects) building their own personalised combination of Level 3 subjects OR a full time Level 2 course.

The sixth form runs on a flexible timetable with some courses running until 6.00pm. This flexibility means we can offer as much as possible, to as many as possible, as often as possible.

How to Apply – Please apply via Kent Choices.

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A-level dance provides students with the opportunity to gain experience of performance and choreography and to develop critical thinking about dance.

This course requires students to:

AO1: Perform dance through the application of physical, technical, interpretative and performance skills.

AO2: Create dance applying choreographic skills to communicate artistic intention.

AO3: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of performance and choreography from different periods and genres.

AO4: Critically appreciate and assess performance and choreography through making analytical, interpretative and evaluative judgements.

This course is particularly suitable for students who have studied GCSE Dance and wish to study Dance at a higher level. The content allows students to study a subject which can be extended through higher education and promotes a healthy lifestyle through an awareness of the importance of exercise and training.

The course is taught as two components of two years with all exams at the end of the course in year two.

The course is taught as two components of two years with all exams at the end of the course in year two.

We would recommend a grade 6 at GCSE in dance and a least a grade 5 in English Language.

You will also be required to audition for the programme, delivering a two - three minute solo in a style of your choice. This can be choreographed by you or someone else but must demonstrate both expressive and technical ability.

Vocation

The Canterbury High A Level dancers will leave with the theoretical knowledge of dance technique, professional repertoire and choreographic processes. This will give the foundations for being a professional performer, choreographer or critic.

Academic

This course will enable you to study dance, performing arts, dance education or dance therapy at university.