Turn your passion for dance into a recognised qualification.

KaSoDance Juniors, in partnership with Arts Pool Education, delivers a high-quality AQA GCSE Dance course hosted at The Aylesbury Vale Academy. This two-year twilight programme allows students to gain an additional GCSE without impacting their school timetable.

Who is it for?

• Open to Year 9 and Year 10 students — girls and boys with a passion for dance and creativity, regardless of prior experience
• Ideal for committed dancers looking to support future education, college, or university applications

Course Overview

• 2-Year GCSE Dance Course (AQA)
• A creative and physical subject combining:
  • 30% Performance
  • 30% Choreography
  • 40% Dance Appreciation (Theory Exam)

Students develop skills through solo, duo, and group work, building creativity, confidence, teamwork, physical awareness, and strong analytical and literacy skills.

What Students Will Study

Component 1: Performance & Choreography (60%)

• Performance of 2 AQA Set Phrases
• Duo/Trio Performance developed from set phrases
• Original choreography (solo or group) created from a stimulus
  All practical work is recorded for assessment.

Component 2: Dance Appreciation (40%)

• 90-minute written exam
• Hypothetical choreography
• Reflection on own performance and choreography
• Analysis of 6 professional dance works (AQA set works)

Teaching & Expertise

• Led by Kate, an experienced GCSE and A Level Dance teacher
• Extensive experience teaching in London
• Proven track record of raising standards across a range of educational settings
• Passionate, supportive, and expert guidance throughout the course

Course Schedule

Practical Sessions (In Person)

• Thursdays, 4.30–6.00pm
• AVA Dance Studio
• Safe, supportive, hands-on learning environment
• Delivered by Kate

Theory Sessions (Online)

• Mondays or Tuesdays (chosen at enrolment)
• Delivered via Zoom from home
• Delivered by our partner, ArtsPool education

Across all 3 terms:

• 30 practical sessions
• 30 theory sessions
  (1.5 hours each, spread evenly across terms)

Information Evening for Parents & Carers

Parents and carers are warmly invited to attend an information evening to learn more about the course structure, assessment, and expectations, and to ask questions.

The AVA
23 February 2026
6:30pm

Enrolment

• Sign up by 1st March 2026 to secure your place
• To register interest or request further information, contact:
  Kate – kate@kasostudios.co.uk