Performing Arts (Dance) BTEC Diploma level 3

Leicester College

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Description

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    Course

  • Location

    Leicester

This dance course is about giving you the opportunity to improve your technical ability in a variety of dance styles as well as developing your choreographic and performance skills. You will develop the vocational skills and professional knowhow to perform well and our highly qualified staff -many with a strong professional background working in theatre […]

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Leicester (Leicestershire)
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Painter Street, LE1 3WA

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About this course

Standard entry to this course requires one reference. It is desirable that you can demonstrate 90% attendance. A GCSE in both English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above is required.You will be invited to attend a welcome event and an audition, this is to support your careers choice and ensure that we place you on the right programme.



Consideration will be given to all applicants over the age of 19 who do not hold formal English and maths qualifications.

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Subjects

  • Musical Theatre
  • Theatre
  • Musical
  • Dance

Course programme

Year 1

The course involves performance work at the Sue Townsend Theatre, our professional theatre in Leicester city centre. Dance styles on the course include: contemporary dance, ballet, urban, jazz, commercial, and improvisation, as well as choreography, musical theatre, health and fitness. You will become a member of our College dance company, Artus, and represent the College at events and competitions both locally and regionally. You will develop your vocal and performance skills, working closely with Musical Theatre students to develop a broad range of skills for your future career. You will also explore dance and theatre practice historically to appreciate the work studied in the studio.

Each year we host a range of exciting master classes where visiting dance artists and companies work with you to share their industry knowledge. Additionally trips to view live performance enrich your experience and develop your understanding of the professional world of dance and musical theatre.

Performances are held each year in our Sue Townsend Theatre, where you will showcase your work to friends and family.

Additional information

Assessment is via coursework and performance. You will need to evidence in your work that your skills and understanding are sufficient to pass each unit or achieve higher grades. Your assignments are assessed internally by the College, and standards are verified by Edexcel. You will be assessed in a variety of ways which will include rehearsal, performance, workshops, journals, projects, portfolios, blogs, presentations, and essays.

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