Professional Dance & Teachers of Dance

Course

In Preston

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Preston

During this specialist course you will follow a programme of study which incorporates the following qualifications: RAD Ballet (Intermediate Advanced 1 & 2). ISTD Ballet, Modern, Tap & National (Intermediate Advanced 1 & 2). ISTD Foundation in Dance Instructor (Level 3) and the Certificate in Dance Education (Level 4) in ballet, modern, tap and national plus written units. speech. drama.

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Location

Start date

Preston (Lancashire)
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Moor Park Avenue,, PR1 6AS

Start date

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About this course

Entry to this course is via audition and interview. You should be working at the equivalent of ISTD Intermediate Level and be actively participating in dance performance and/or dance classes.

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Course programme



Professional Dance & Teachers of Dance

Course ID:
PC65751

Academy:
Creative Arts

Introduction:
If you are considering a career in Dance, Preston College can offer you a unique opportunity to achieve your ambition. The course aims to equip students with the highest degree of training in preparation for their chosen career.

Study Mode & Location:
This two, three or four year full-time course (dependent on standard at entry) will be held at Preston College, Park Campus, Moor Park Avenue, Preston, PR1 6AS.

Course Content:
During this specialist course you will follow a programme of study which incorporates the following qualifications:

  • RAD Ballet (Intermediate Advanced 1 & 2)
  • ISTD Ballet, Modern, Tap & National (Intermediate Advanced 1 & 2)
  • ISTD Foundation in Dance Instructor (Level 3) and the Certificate in Dance Education (Level 4) in ballet, modern, tap and national plus written units
  • speech
  • drama & music appreciation
  • A Level Dance


Alongside this course you may also be able to study other A Levels, depending upon how they fit in with your dance timetable, as well as Jazz/Contemporary, South East Asian Dance and Singing.

Assessment:
You will be continuously assessed throughout the course and will only be entered for exams when tutors consider you to have reached the required standard.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
On completion of the course you may choose to go into performance or teaching. The teaching qualifications you achieve provide opportunities to progress directly into employment. There is also the opportunity to study a Degree in Dance at University.

How To Apply
To apply for a course at Preston College you will need to complete and return a College application form. Application Forms are available in our school leaver prospectuses or we can send one out to you.

Work Out Your Point Score
You will need to let us know on your application form your predicted exam grades and your point score. To work out your point score, you must use the grades that you get for GCSE Maths and English Language, and then your next best 5 grades. At Preston College, the level of course you start on will depend upon your point score. Your grades are worth the following points:

GCSE Grades
  • A* = 8 points
  • A = 7 points
  • B = 6 points
  • C = 5 points
  • D = 4 points
  • E = 3 points
  • F = 2 points
  • G = 1 point


(GCSE short courses are worth half the score of a full GCSE. Applied GCSEs are equivalent to two single GCSEs, eg an Applied GCSE at Grade C is worth 10 GCSE points).

GNVQ Foundation Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 8 points
  • Merit = 6 points
  • Pass = 4 points


GNVQ Intermediate Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 14 points
  • Merit = 12 points
  • Pass = 10 points


Full GNVQ Intermediate (Equivalent to four GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 28 points
  • Merit = 24 points
  • Pass = 20 points


NVQs
NVQ Level 1 = 8 points. (NVQ Level 1 courses are equivalent to two GCSEs at Grade D and guarantee progression to NVQ Level 2 courses in the same subject area).

Certificates of Achievement
Up to 22 points will be awarded to students with Certificates of Achievement, for example AQA units, Compact 2000 and NPRA units. The Schools` Recruitment Team will inform you if you qualify.

Professional Dance & Teachers of Dance

Price on request