Full Time Performing Arts (Dance) BTEC National Diploma

Performing Arts (Dance) BTEC National Diploma

• School:
  • School of Creative Arts
• Attendance Type:
  • Full Time
• Course Level:
  • Level 3

Summary:

This course is for people who are passionate about dance. The course is mainly practical where you learn through daily classes, professional workshops and performances. You will also be required to attend theory based classes which develop your knowledge and understanding of the dance industry.

The course aims to provide suitable training and education for progression to get you to University or Vocational dance school or into employment.

The National Diploma is a nationally recognised qualification which is the equivalent to three A Levels.

Course Length:
Two years
Entry Requirements:

Either a BTEC First Certificate or Diploma in a related subject, or at least four GCSEs in Grades A-C and practical ability. All applicants will be invited to attend an audition where you will be asked to partake in a practical class and perform a solo.

Core Skills:
The five core units are Performance Workshop, The Performing Arts Business, Performing Arts in Context, Rehearsing and Performing (Major Project - double value unit). We then offer twelve specialist units which cover a wide range of dance styles as well as physical theatre, marketing/promoting, choreography, improvisation, body maintenance and more.

Academic Progression:
You may take a degree or a BTEC Higher National in subjects such as Performance Arts (Dance, Dance/Leisure Studies or Dance and Theatre Studies).

Career Progression:
After the course, if you want to get a job straight away you could work in entertainment, theatre, performance, dance administration and fitness industry.

Full Description:
The units studied are Performance Workshop, The Performing Arts Business, Performing Arts in Context, Rehearsing and Performing, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Singing, Contemporary, Choreography, Body Maintenance and more.

Assignments will be given by your tutors throughout the course and will take a wide variety of interesting and different formats. Learning is also supported through access to the College library and learner resource centre and pastoral and financial support services.

All tutors have specialist professional training and experience in the performing arts industry. Our state of the art facilities include three purpose built dance studios located in the city centre. Each studio is mirrored with a sprung floor, air conditioning and P.A system. Our 200 seated theatre has an excellent lighting and sound system and rehearsal space.

Annual departmental trips are organised. Past trips have included New York, Italy and London. Termly outings include a range of theatre shows, professional workshops and workplace related performance activities.

To date students have performed at The Playhouse, Lava, London Palladium, Norfolk Dance Regional Platform, Bodyworks Community showcase and many more.

Past students have graduated onto vocational schools such as; Laban, Urdang, LIPA, Performers, Masters, BodyWorks, Stella Mann, E15 and universities including: Middlesex, Liverpool John Moores, Chichester, Surrey and Dartington. Past students have also entered straight into employment including work in the fitness industry and as professional performers.