

GCSE Dance


Bridging the gap in arts education
Witnessing firsthand the impact of cuts in arts funding while teaching in schools, I've been inspired to make a difference. At Tone & Poise, I am proud to offer GCSE Dance as an outside school qualification. This initiative aims to ensure that students have the opportunity to pursue their passion for dance and achieve academic recognition, even if their school cannot provide the necessary resources. I believe that every young person should have the chance to explore their artistic potential and gain valuable qualifications that will benefit their future.
Two Year Course - Enquire to be in the 2026 cohort
3 x terms - 2.5hrs per week
Tuesday (practical): Heckfield Memorial Hall, Church Ln, Heckfield, Hook RG27 0LG
4.30pm-6pm - all students
Wednesday (theory): Online
4.00-4.55pm - Non-exam entry
4.30pm-5.25pm - Exam entry
Option to attend both at no additional cost
With GCSE Dance and funding of the arts subjects being cut in schools, why not study to gain an extra GCSE out of school. This AQA GCSE Course is recommended to be completed in 2 years, however, students from year 8 or 9 can complete over 3-years to ensure the 40% theory component is up to the expected level required at GCSE. Assessments will be completed throughout the year to ensure both written and practical components are on hitting target grades Students can sit their written paper at their own school, all practical components will be filmed and submitted directed to the exam board.
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/dance/gcse/dance-8236/specification
Claire has taught GCSE Dance for over 20 years since gaining her degree and PGCE from The Royal Academy of Dance. She also became a moderator of GCSE Dance with the AQA exam board for the practical exam 10years ago. She swapped to marking the written paper to gain more experience in this 2 years ago, but has since returned to practical moderation. Both of these experiences have broaden the understanding of what the exam board is looking for in answering the written paper, and how the marking criteria targets the practical components.

GCSE Term Dates 2026-2027
Induction Day: Tuesday 8th September 4.30-6pm
Term 1
15th September - 13th October 4.30-6pm + 1 hr online theory weekly
½ Term: No Lesson 20th & 27th October
3rd November – 8th December 4.30-6pm + 1 hr online theory weekly
Christmas break: No Lesson 15th, 22nd & 29th December
Term 2
5th January – 9th February 4.30-6pm + 1 hr online theory weekly
½ Term: No lesson 16th February
23rd February – 23rd March 4.30-6pm + 1 hr online theory weekly
Easter break: No lesson 30th March, 6th & 13th April
Term 3
20th April – 11th May 4.30-6pm + 1 hr online theory weekly
½ Term: No lesson 25th May
1st June – 6th July 4.30-6pm + 1 hr online theory weekly
Showcase 6th July 5pm



Cost
Cost per year £825
Cost per month £75 x 11 months, August not included)
Sign-up fee of £75 (non-refundable, 1st year only)
Including
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Pre-course induction day
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NEA filming during the Easter break in the final academic year
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Course resources available via Google Classroom
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Access to videos of the 6 professional works
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1.5 hours practical lessons content
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1hour online theory lesson
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30mins theory prep set per week

GCSE Dance - Monthly Package
75£Every month+£75 Sign-Up FeeValid for 11 monthsGCSE Dance - Yearly Package
825£+£75 Sign-Up FeeValid for 11 monthsGCSE Dance Year 2
75£Every monthValid for 11 months