Dance Foundation Level 3

Is this course for me?
This course is suitable for those with some dance training who
want technical training in the major dance techniques of ballet,
contemporary and jazz. It is particularly appropriate for those who
have studied GCSE, AS or A level Dance, belong to a youth dance
group or have had performing experience in school or college
productions. Performance opportunities include the Choreographic
Platform and the Final Major Project.
What will I study?
This course provides a firm base for further studies in dance.
The performance opportunities include the Annual Show. The aim is
for students to either progress into the Access to Dance course or
into Higher Education.
Subjects:

• Annual show performance
• AS-level Dance (for some students)
• Ballet
• Choreography
• Criticism
• Final Major Project (Dance Show)
• Graham-based contemporary
• Jazz
• Pilates
• Release based contemporary

What can I do next?
This can lead to further education at our College on the Access
to Dance course, into higher education and dance degree courses or
vocationally specific courses.
This can lead to employment in:

• Community dance
• Dance animateur
• Choreography
• Musical theatre
• Contemporary dance
• Teaching in the post-16 sector

What are the entry requirements?
You will need a proven interest in dance, two references and to
attend a dance workshop/audition and interview. Applicants also
need a trainable body, physical skills of flexibility, strength,
coordination and a natural body flow as well as subject specific
skills including movement memory. These will all be assessed at
your audition.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is in practical class work and through written
assignments for AS Level Dance and criticism. Students have
practical exams at the end of term 1 or term 2 in ballet,
contemporary and jazz. There will be practical and written exams
for AS/A-level Dance in May and June. Students are also assessed on
performance work in the Final Major Project and the Annual Show is
in the summer term.
What will it cost?
If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances,
you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out
when you apply.
Course fee:
£1350Exam fee:
£100
Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees
stated apply to the first year of the 2009/2010 academic year
only.