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Dance - BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts Practice

at Varndean College, Brighton · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course will challenge you both physically and mentally and push you to become a thinking dancer whilst developing strong creative and technical dance skills. This course promotes both professionalism and artistry and is excellent preparation for those wishing to study and train in dance at higher level. At the same time it is also accessible to anyone with a genuine interest and passion for dance. The course is an exciting and practical two-year programme of study that is assessed via practical internal and external assessment, coursework and vocational projects. There will be trips to see a diverse range of performances, as well as the chance to work with visiting dance companies and professional choreographers. Students will have a number of performance opportunities throughout the year. Due to the qualification pathway of this BTEC course, you cannot take BTEC Dance alongside BTEC Performing Arts. You must choose one or the other.

What you need to get on

Standard Advanced Level entry requirements, as well as proven successful dance experience.

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

  • VARNDEAN COLLEGE

    Surrenden Road, Brighton, BN1 6WQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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