Full Time BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance)
BTEC
In Leicester
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Leicester
This course is run in conjunction with South Leicestershire College and Studio 79, Churchgate, Leicester.
Important information
Government funding available
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Location
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About this course
You will need at least 4 GCSE Grade C or above, or a First Diploma in Performing Arts at Merit level, or equivalent qualifications.
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Course programme
Full Time BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance)
COURSE TITLE: BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance)
COURSE CODE: 1b119-09
DAYS & TIMES: Various times and dates
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
This course is run in conjunction with South Leicestershire College and Studio 79, Churchgate, Leicester.
WHAT DO I NEED?
COURSE CONTENT
Core Units:
Performance Workshop
Performing Arts Business
The Historical Context of Performance
Rehearsing for Performance
Performing to an Audience
Plus Specialist units:
Dance Performance
Choreographic Priniciples
Choreographing Dances
Dance Improvisation
The Healthy Performer
Applying Classical Ballet Techniques
Developing Contemproary Dance
Jazz Dance
Tap Dance
Urban Dance
Exploring Contact Improvisation
The College is committed to you studying for national qualifications in Maths, English and ICT within your vocational course. This will help you get the most out of your work, education and everyday life.
WHAT ARE MY COMMITMENTS?
You will need to attend classes for approximately 17 hours per week and have a high level of motivation and commitment. In addition extra time will be spent on rehearsals, shows and productions.
WHAT WILL I ACHIEVE?
The qualification is BTEC National Diploma in Dance.
You will also complete a programme of Functional Skills in English, Maths and ICT. These Functional Skills are an essential requirement for employment progression, higher education and other further education courses.
You will gain experience in performing at venues in Leicester and London. You will also have to opportunity to be signed by an agent ready for employment after the course.
WHAT WILL IT COST ME?
1b119-09 Course fees 0 16-18 year olds, 587(19) 19 years and over
1b119-09 2nd year fees 0 16-18 year olds, 43(23) 19 years and over
Course fees are payable on enrolment. Costs shown in brackets are for those on income-based benefits. Refunds are not normally available.
WHAT ADDITIONAL COSTS ARE THERE?
Kit List: (approximately 175 in total)
1: Leggings (preferably 3/4 length)
2: Tap Shoes
3: Ballet Shoes
4: Jazz Shoes
5: Black Leotard
6: Ballet Tights
7: Jazz Shoes
8: New Yorker Shoes
For every lesson you will need to be dressed appropriately, including:
Hair tied back
Wearing black clothing
No jewellery
WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS?
There is an opportunity to progress onto university studying for a Dance related degree.
Employment opportunites include theatre and commercial dance.
VENUE
The Course will be run from Studio 79.
Full Time BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance)