BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Dance

This is a full-time course equivalent to 3 A Levels, which allows learners to specialise in Performing Arts with a focus on dance. This course provides each learner with an opportunity to progress onto a higher level of dance education or the professional dance industry.

This course is led and taught by ex-professional dancers who understand the demands of professional dance training and working within this industry.

This course is mostly practical in the form of technical dance classes in Ballet, Contemporary Dance and Jazz. It will cover aspects of non-practical dance through lectures, talks and demonstrations.

The aim is to provide all learners with opportunities, guidance and advice on their next steps into the dance industry or higher education.

Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Jazz Dance, Choreography, Performance Techniques and Healthy Dancer and many more.

Internal and external units which are both practical and written.

To study Level 3 Dance, students require a GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent in English. Dance GCSE or BTEC Level 2 is advantageous but not essential. Students should also show an interest in Dance.

Students will also require prior dance training and dance qualifications in any discipline are advantageous. They will be required to audition, which will consist of a Ballet and Jazz or Contemporary Dance class and a short pre-choreographed solo to be performed on the day in front of a panel.

After completing the course, learners have the opportunity to:

• Apply to study dance at a degree level
• Complete a teacher training course in dance
• Work in the performing arts industry on or off the stage