AQA Syllabus

Dance at Better EdSpace

AQA Syllabus

2-Year Course

Next Cohort - Starting September 2026

Exam Sitting:

May/June 2028

Hands-on Learning

Ideal for ages 14+

Sessions Weekly

Timetable on request

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A Bit About the Course

Move. Create. Reflect.

GCSE Dance at Better EdSpace is a dynamic, creative course that allows students to explore dance as both a performer and choreographer. Students will build technical skills, develop original choreography, and critically engage with professional dance works. The course blends practical performance with thoughtful analysis, giving students the chance to express themselves physically and intellectually.

Our approach places equal importance on performance, creative development, and dance appreciation—helping students grow as artists and critical thinkers.

Key Skills You’ll Develop

Performance technique and physical control
Creative choreography and collaborative work
Critical analysis of dance works
Confidence, resilience, and self-expression

Specification at a Glance

Performance:

Choreography:

Dance Appreciation:

Assessment Overview

Learn and perform set phrases as a solo dancer (around 1 minute)
Take part in a duet or trio performance (3 minutes within a 5-minute piece)
Develop control, physical skill, and expressive movement

Create your own dance piece as a solo (2–2.5 minutes) or a group dance (3–3.5 minutes)
Explore choreographic devices, structures, and stimuli to express ideas

Study the GCSE Dance Anthology of professional works
Reflect critically on your own performances and choreography
Learn to describe, analyse, and evaluate dance using specialist terminology

Component 1: Component 2:

Performance & Choreography Dance Appreciation

Focus 1: Focus 2:

Practical performance Written analysis & evaluation

and choreography

Weighting 1: Weighting 2:

60% 40%

How it's Assessed 1: How it's Assessed 2:

Internally marked, externally. 1 hr 30 min written exam

moderated (80 marks)

Assessments combine practical work, creative exploration, and written reflection.

Ready to bring your ideas to life through dance?

Inclusive, supportive dance environment—no previous experience required
Creative freedom to explore personal ideas and styles
Focus on physical fitness, collaboration, and creative confidence
Excellent preparation for further study in dance, performing arts, or creative industries