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Level 2 in Dance

at Northampton College, Northampton · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFree

What the college says

This Level 2 Dance course is designed to develop your potential for working in the dance profession and to prepare for future qualifications. You will cover a wide range of performance skills, contextual related activities and be given the opportunity to be involved in public performances. The method of learning is by a mixture of both tutor led and practical sessions. All units are internally assessed through practical performance and written coursework and they are moderated by an external examiner. The final Unit grade determines the overall grade achieved by the student. The coursework and units up to the final assessment are graded at satisfactory pass, high pass and very high pass, and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded at Pass, Merit or Distinction level. If you have not yet achieved a Grade 4(C) in GCSE English and Mathematics, you will also be working towards these qualifications as part of your study programme and there will also be opportunities to work with local theatres and to go on visits to shows either locally or nationally as part of your studies. To get the most out of this course you will need to be enthusiastic, happy to work with others and confident to perform in front of an audience. What will I study? The units you will study are likely to include: Core Units: Introduction to performance Introduction to production Communicating with an Audience Staging a Performance Contextual Research for Performance and Production Performance Skills a

What you need to get on

Four GCSEs at Grade 3/D or above or a Level 1 qualification with English and maths at GCSE grades 1-3/G-D or Functional Skills Entry Level 3. You must attend the Workshop Session in the summer.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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

  • Northampton College

    Work based

Start dates

  • 16 September 2026

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