A2 Dance & Performing Arts  A2 Performing Arts is divided into 3 modules and is designed to prepare candidates for a career in performing arts: 1. Unit G384: Getting work – Producing a CV 1000 words Effective self-promotion Attitudes and survival skills Management of practical resources 2. Unit G385: Exploring repertoire (2 contrasting pieces) 1500 word each piece + DVD extracts of each piece 20 – 45 mins Researching stylistic conventions Interpretation of repertoire The production process 3. Unit G386: Producing a showcase Candidates will produce and present a Showcase (maximum 15 mins in total)containing two contrasting solo pieces chosen by them (from existing repertoire) and a duologue, duet, duo or pas de deux in which they perform with one other person. Candidates will also produce and present their preparatory notes (in written, oral, visual or electronic form) recording each stage of their preparation for this Showcase, including evidence of their supporting research. Candidates will discuss these with the visiting examiner before presenting their Showcase. Or Unit G387: Production demonstration  A production role in response to a brief Development of production skills Production of a final product/practical application in a performance Demonstration of production skills in practical work A2 Dance  Unit 3 – DANC3 Dance Appreciation: Content and Context 25% of A Level 1 hour 30 minutes examination 80 marks Two sections: A – one question on chosen area of study (40 marks)  Choices below: Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes 1909–1929 Modern Dance in Britain 1965–1985 Dance in the American Musicals of the 1930s and 1940s. B – one question on set work studied (40 marks) Set works below: Beach Birds for Camera (Cunningham, 1991) Cinderella (Ashton, 1948) Revelations (Ailey, 1960).  Unit 4 – DANC4 Group Choreography and Solo Performance 25% of A Level Practical examination – externally assessed 75 marks Two sections: A – group choreography (45 marks) B – solo performance (30 marks) © TMT Ltd, All Rights Reserved 2012