Performing Arts (Dance) Extended Diploma Level 3

Who is this course for?

If you are looking to pursue a career in dance, either as a performer, choreographer or teacher, then this is the ideal course for you. The course provides extensive training in ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, choreography and improvisation, as well as providing you with the tools and knowledge that will support you in the industry. Better still this course is being done in collaboration with Elite Dance studios in Lichfield with delivery at both the college and Elite's facilities. The Extended Diploma will give you with a range of experience to help support a potential career in the Dance industry or progression onto Higher Education at University or Dance Schools.

What will I do on the course?

You will learn about the Dance industry and develop a range of skills and disciplines across the various dance disciplines and styles, with an emphasis on ballet, tap and jazz. You will also develop your wider understanding of the performing arts sector as a business, and may even have the opportunity to study towards IDTA & RDA exams. Alongside this, you will also take various dance performances during the duration of your training as well as in collaborative sessions with our Musical Theatre students. The course is made up of a series of units delivered over two years, which includes the opportunity to work on various stage performances and participation in other local events and festivals.

• Performance Workshop
• Performing Arts Business
• Historical Context of Performance
• Rehearsing for Performance
• Performing to an Audience
• Choreographic Principles
• Choreographing Dance
• The Healthy Performer
• Developing Classical Ballet Technique
• Applying Classical Ballet Techniques
• Developing Contemporary Dance Technique
• Applying Contemporary Dance Techniques
• Jazz Dance
• Singing Skills for Actors and Dancers
• Dance Performance
• Singing Skills and Performance
• Movement in Performance

When does the course start?

September

Where is it held?

Lichfield Campus

How long does the course last?

2 years

What could I do after completing the course?

HE Education at University or Drama / Dance Schools in subjects including: BA(Hons) / Foundation Degree Musical Theatre or Dance BA(Hons) / Foundation Degree Performing Arts