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Dance Performing Arts BTEC National Extended Diploma

at Herne Bay High School, Herne Bay · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The BTEC National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts aims to provide students with key knowledge and understanding of Dance and Performing Arts industry. It develops career opportunities as well as access to further or higher education courses. The course focuses mainly on performance skills and practical work. All students will investigate and experience the skills required to present and perform in productions. Close links with professional theatre and dancers are an integral part of the course. This is the more extended version of BTEC PA Dance and will suit students who wish to follow a pathway of Performing Arts into Higher and Further Education. This is a FULL TIME COURSE and will fill your timetable.

What you need to get on

2 Year Course - Normally 5 GCSE grades in the range of 9- 4, including Dance and Drama (Minimum Grade 4) Maths, English (Minimum grade 4). Students are encouraged to take part in the school dance companies and productions. If you did not have the opportunity to study dance at GCSE but have danced in clubs and groups outside of school, we would be happy to discuss your options moving forward on our course. Please contact us on: danceacademy@hernebayhigh.org

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

  • Herne Bay High School

    BULLOCKSTONE ROAD, HERNE BAY, CT6 7NS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 5 September 2026 · HERNE BAY

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