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BTEC Level 3 in Performing Arts; DANCE

at The Maplesden Noakes School, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Students will take part in regular dance classes in which they will be prepared for the Dance industry by performing regularly to live audiences. This course is equivalent to one A-Level. The coursework, assessment and exams consist of:?Research projects?Workshops?Rehearsals?Performances?Dance diary/log book/target setting/skills auditsCourse ContentInvestigating Practitioners? Work (Exam unit): Students will study two choreographers/practitioners across the space of 6 weeks. The exam paper will give the students a theme and the students must link these two choreographers/practitioners to the theme in an essay based format under controlled conditions. Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance: Students will study two performance pieces; 1) a pantomime in which students are the ensemble/swing (students may be expected to sing as a group) and 2) students will learn a dance professional work. Students will put the dance together and perform to an audience. Students will keep regular diaries, setting short and long term targets. Group Performance Workshop (exam unit): Students will be given a stimulus and have to work in groups of 5 ? 7 to choreograph a performance based on a given stimulus (from the exam paper). Students will write about their journey of choreographing.Variety Performance: Students will take part in a large end of year 13 cabaret show at Mumu cabaret bar in Maidstone town centre performing a new learnt variety skill. This unit will also include a Var

What you need to get on

BTEC Performing Arts (Dance) Merit or higher or 4-9 in GCSE Dance or by audition process

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • The Maplesden Noakes School

    BUCKLAND ROAD GREAT BUCKLAND, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0TJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · MAIDSTONE

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