2026 AQA A-LEVEL DANCE 7237/X Component 1 Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme

2026 AQA A-LEVEL DANCE 7237/X Component 1 Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme

Section A
Answer one question from this section.
Choreography
Choreograph a dance for three, four or five dancers on one of the following tasks.
The dance must be in a live setting and last for a minimum of three and a maximum of four
minutes.
You must complete a programme note, of no more than 300 words, which outlines your
choreographic intention.
0 1 Choreograph a dance based on an exploration of the formal elements of
one sculpture created by Laurent Martin “Lo” (born 1955).
Please include an image of the chosen sculpture with your programme note.
[40 marks]
0 2 Choreograph a dance based on an exploration of the concept of dichotomy.
[40 marks]
0 3 Choreograph a dance based on an exploration of the game of chess.
[40 marks]
In relation to the chosen task and the related dance idea(s), the group choreography should
address the following:
• selection of the three movement components (ie action, spatial and dynamic elements)
• manipulation of the movement components through the use of choreographic devices
• structuring of movement material and sectional use of choreographic structures
• use of the other constituent features: the aural setting (and physical setting where appropriate)
• use of the other constituent features: dancers.