Entry Requirements: A GCSE or BTEC (Level 2) in Dance is desirable (but not essential). Any experience of Dance outside of school (private dance schools, clubs etc.) is also desirable. A keen interest in Dance and the Performing Arts is essential.
Subject Area:
Level 3 Extended Certificate
Assessment:
Exam and Coursework
Location:
Woldgate
Entry Requirements: An exciting opportunity to learn about the role of a professional dancer and dance practitioners (past & present), develop skills and techniques for live performance and develop choreography skills in a response to a stimulus.
Additional Course Information
Unit 1 – Investigating Practitioners’ Work
You will study a minimum of 2 dance practitioners and a selection of dance works that they have created, you will then respond to questions from the exam board using your knowledge and understanding of these practitioners
Unit 2 – Developing Skills & Techniques for Live Performance
You will learn about the role and skills of professional dancers, develop skills in two contrasting dance styles (Contemporary and Jazz) and perform a piece of professional repertoire in these two styles)
Unit 3 – Group Performance Workshop
As part of a group, you will choreograph and perform a dance in response to a stimulus provided by Pearson
Unit 12 – Contemporary Dance Technique
You will gain an understanding of the development of contemporary dance, develop skills needed for this style, apply these skills in a performance in the contemporary style and review your development/progress throughout this unit.
Two units are internally assessed (unit 2 and unit 12) and two units are externally assessed by the exam board (unit 1 and unit 3).
You will complete two units in Year 12 and two units in Year 13.
A qualification in Dance teaches you many life skills that potential employers look for such as problem solving, team work, creativity and confidence.
Many universities across the country offer degree courses in Dance and a BTEC in Dance would prepare you for this. Qualifications in Dance can lead to many job opportunities such as teaching (within education or private dance schools), fitness instructor, dance critic/journalist, professional dancer/choreographer, physiotherapist…the list is endless!
