Sixth Form Options Booklet 2019-21

Dance
Type of Qualification
BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts, equivalent to 2 A levels.
BTEC Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts, equivalent to 1.5 A levels.
BTEC Extended Certificate in Performing Arts, equivalent to 1 A level.
Entry Requirements
General entry requirements for level 3 study.
Course content
The diploma is for the specialist, and provides students with a detailed grounding in musical theatre and the performing arts sector; it
constitutes a student’s main study programme, and would be taken alongside another BTEC or A level. The foundation diploma and
extended certificate contain fewer units. The diploma requires all students to study the following:
Investigating practitioners’ work
Developing skills and techniques for live performance
Group performance
Performing arts in the community
Individual performance commission
Final live performance to an audience
In addition, students study two option units from a range including classical ballet technique, tap dance technique, jazz dance
technique, street dance technique, contemporary dance technique and choreography for live performance. All courses are practical
and underpinned with theory and business skills.
In year 1 you will get an introduction into the discipline and art of professional dance. You will explore the work of practitioners in the
field of dance including Bob Fosse, Matthew Bourne, Akram Khan and Alvin Ailey. You will also study styles such as Lindy Hop, Jazz and
Bollywood. By exploring classical and contemporary dance practice you will underpin the principles of dance which will be applied
practically throughout the course, culminating in an end of year production, working with the Level 3 acting, music and production arts
year one and year two learners. In Year 2 you will apply the practical skills and theories learnt from year 1. You will plan, devise and
create your own performance as a dance company. In addition, you will form a dance in education company and perform on a
schools tour. You will also conduct (with tutor support) your own special subject investigation and choreographic work, according to
your own progression routes. You will also study employment opportunities in the performing arts industry which will support your
application to higher education courses in dance.
How your work is assessed
Work is assessed through work-related practical and written assignments. Work is graded according to the BTEC system of
Pass = E, Merit = C, Distinction = A and Distinction * = A*
Progression to Further Education, Higher Education (University), Apprenticeship or Employment
Students have gained university/specialist college places to study a variety of courses including: musical theatre, dance, theatre studies,
technical theatre, dance/drama therapy, theatre/event management, choreography
Career Options:
Dancer - opportunities are increasing in multi-media, dance-in-education and community arts, journalism/critic, primary or secondary
school teacher, choreographer.
Following a successful launch in 2013, the Gifted & Talented Dance Company, INTUTION will continue to recruit new members for extra
dance experience in the next academic year.