- Hours: 18.5 hours per week, 2 year
- Next Start Date: September
- Course Location: Lewisham Way Campus
- Who's it for: School Leavers 16-18, Adult
Learners 19+
Is this course for me?
This course develops technique and performance skills in the
major dance techniques of Ballet, Contemporary and Jazz, and
prepares students for further training. Other subjects covered
include Choreography, Dance Appreciation and Pilates. There
are ample opportunities to perform, including the Choreographic
Platform and the Annual Show.
Subjects
- Ballet
- Contemporary
- Jazz
- Choreography
- Improvisation
- Contextual Studies
- Site Specific Projects
- Rehearsing and Performing to an Audience
- AS Level Dance (for some students)
- Study Skills
- Functional Skills
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is through a range of methods including; internal
practical assessments, choreographic projects, written assignments,
journals, evaluations, discussions, presentations and performance.
Those taking AS Dance will have an externally moderated exam in the
Spring Term (Yr1) and externally assessed written exam in the
Summer Term (Yr1).
What can I do next?
This can lead to higher education on degree courses and
vocational courses. Some of our previous students are currently
studying at Laban, London Contemporary Dance School, London Studio
Centre, LIPA, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Middlesex
University, Surrey University and Millennium 2000. Employment
opportunities can be found in performance, community dance,
choreography, musical theatre and teaching in the post-16
sector.
What are the entry requirements?
You will need to have successfully completed the BTEC
Diploma Level 2 course or have previous dance training that
can be demonstrated at an audition. Two references must be
supplied. Students will also need to attend a dance workshop,
audition and interview. Evidence of an interest and/or previous
participation in dance and/or the performing arts is required as
well as an appropriate level of written English.
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: £1370 Exam fee:
£180 Registration fee: £30
Please note: For courses longer than one year, the
fees stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the
academic year 2011-2012 only.