Dance, Diploma Level 2 Level 2, Full Time, 1 year 2
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In Norwich
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Location
Norwich
Entry Requirements
Minimum of four GCSEs grades *A-D, including English and GCSE Maths 9-3. Relevant Level 1 Diploma at minimum Merit including GCSE English and GCSE Maths 9-3. Successful completion of audition and interview prior to selection.
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About this course
Career Progression
City College Norwich is a member of the University of the Arts London Progression Partnership to promote the recruitment of talented, creative students from high quality further education institutions to UAL higher education degree level courses. To become a professional dancer, a further three years training at university or vocational school is recommended. Past students have graduated onto vocational schools such as; London Contemporary, Bird, Laban, Urdang, LIPA, Performers, Masters, Stella Mann, E15 and universities including: Middlesex, Roehampton, Edge Hill, Chichester,Kingston and DeMontfort .
City College Norwich also has an outstanding Apprenticeship team who can provide advice and guidance for students wishing to follow an Apprenticeship route into the industry. For those students who choose not to pursue careers within the production and performing arts industries the course provides fantastic opportunities to develop collaborative working skills, problem-solving, creative and the higher order evaluative skills demanded by universities and employers.
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Subjects
- Production
- Dance
- Full Time
- Maths
- English
Course programme
Summary
Students work towards the University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.
The Dance pathway has a focus on contemporary dance with students exploring the ways in which performances can explore and examine local, national and global issues. You will participate in public performances and become part of our theatre company, Platform Productions. The company’s artistic policy is to provide theatre of the highest quality within the local community and beyond. Platform Productions embraces the talents of young people and provides a hub for learning, training and development.
Staging a Performance
Production Skills and Practice
Personal Project and Presentation
Communicating with an Audience
Extended Project
Key tasks are likely to include:
- Contextual, historical & socio-political research and evaluation that informs production
- Preparing for performances by developing and rehearsing dance pieces
- Performing to live audiences
- Critically evaluating performance of self and others
- Studying and creating choreography
-Discussing and Interpreting choreography - Taking care of the health and safety of yourself and others, which requires knowledge and observation of physiology and anatomy, as well as safe use of premises and equipment to avoid injury
This exciting course is taught by professional tutors who have a wide range of experience in the dance industry to support students within their chosen career path.
Additional information
Dance, Diploma Level 2 Level 2, Full Time, 1 year 2