This three year course is primarily but not exclusively aimed at learners aged 16-19 wishing to develop the necessary skills to pursue a career in Dance Performance and Dance Teaching.
Learners aged 16-19 are funded for the main body of the course, however additional fees are payable as stated below.
An indication of the course structure for each of the three years can be found below. Please note that in some instances courses can be tailored to individual requirements in order to meet specific needs, if you would like a tailored course please speak to a tutor.
Funded | Non-Funded | Entry Criteria | |
Year 1 | Students aged 16-19 will study the following as part of their funded provision: The Diploma in Dance Education Units 1, 2 (part 1) & 3 BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Performing Arts ISTD Level 3 or 4 Dance qualifications in the following genres depending on prior attainment: – Imperial Ballet – Modern Theatre – Tap Dance | Certificate in Dance Performance | Successful audition and a Grade C (4) or above in GCSE Maths or English, or equivalent functional skills qualification. |
Year 2 | Students aged 16-19 will study the following as part of their funded provision: The Diploma in Dance Education Units 2 (part 2), 4 (part 1) & 5 ISTD Level 3 or 4 Dance qualification in the following genres depending on prior attachment: – Imperial Ballet – Modern Theatre – Tap Dance | Certificate in Dance Performance Students have the option of studying a second DDE unit 4. Prices are available on request. | Completion of Year 1 and successful progression interview. |
Year 3 | Students aged 16-19 will study the following as part of their funded provision: The Diploma in Dance Education Units 2 (part 3) & 4 (part 2) ISTD Level 3 or 4 Dance qualification in the following genres depending on prior attainment: – Imperial Ballet – Modern Theatre – Tap Dance | Certificate in Dance Performance Students have the option of studying a second DDE unit 4. Prices are available on request. | Completion of Year 2 and successful progression interview. |