Performance Dance BTEC National Diploma

Performance (Dance): BTEC National Diploma

Course Option

Course Code C5-015

Start Date September 2010
Centre Clapham
Length of Course 2 Years
Course Mode Full time

Costs Age 16-18 £0
Status Open

Level 3
Centre : Clapham

About the course : The BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance) will develop your education and training in the discipline of dance. You will receive rigorous tuition in areas such as contemporary dance, tap dance, jazz and ballet, along with very regular opportunities to perform in shows both inside and outside of college including our own dance festival. In addition to this, you will also learn about, and have opportunities in choreography.

Course content :
Year 1
Jazz Dance
Tap Dance
Developing Classical Ballet Technique
Developing Contemporary Dance Technique
Applying Contemporary Dance Technique
Developing Movement Skills
Movement in Performance
World Dance
Performing to an Audience

Year 2
Exploring Contact Improvisation
Urban Dance
Dance Appreciation
Choreographing Dance
Dance Improvisation
Performance Workshop
The Performing Arts Business
The Historical Context of Performance
Rehearsing for Performance

After this course : A University Course in Dance and/or professional dance/choreography training. It is also expected that some students go straight into work.

Entry requirements
What to do next : If you are interested in applying for this course please click here to register and apply online and we will contact you as soon as possible to invite you in for an interview.

If you are currently at school please make sure you print off a School Reference Request Form and give it to your teacher or equivalent.