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BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance)

at Chiltern Hills Academy, Chesham · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course aims to develop students’ knowledge of the history of dance, different dance genres, performance and technique skills as well as choreographers’ work both past and present. Students should be prepared to study in depth a variety of different dance works as well as performance opportunities. Students will develop their creative, analytical, evaluative, choreographic, technical, performance and expressive skills throughout this course.

What you need to get on

Students wishing to study this subject should have achieved a grade 5/6 or above in GCSE Dance. Students should be attending regular jazz, ballet, modern or contemporary classes both in school and outside of school. All students will be expected to attend an assessment technique class to assess their suitability for the course.

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

  • Chiltern Hills Academy

    Chartridge Lane, Chesham, HP5 2RG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Chesham

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