Dance Prospectus 2021

course structure.
Technique class.
Throughout the two years you’ll have four technique classes a week. Every week
there will be a contemporary class, in addition to two of the following, which
are rotated termly, throughout the year:
Urban dance – including Hip-Hop, Reggaeton and Carnival
Physical Theatre
. Musical Theatre and Jazz
In addition, there is a unit titled Global Dance styles, where you will learn
dances from other cultures, their origins, spiritual or ritual significance,
costumes, music and traditions, such as:
Capoeira
Flamenco
Classical Indian dance
. Traditional African dance
Contemporary technique is at the foundation of professional dance training.
Over the course you will cover the established technical styles of Limon,
Graham, Cunningham, Paxton, Horton and Release; as well as movement
content that is current and new. Repertory Dance Performance allows us to
study the work of famous choreographers in a practical sense, developing this
work in to a performance inspired by their work.
SKILLS.
Choreography, improvisation and movement classes each week will develop
your core skills in dance.
Specialist units.
Choreography
Leading Dance
Dance fitness and safe practice
Cross Art Collaboration (acting in a short film or combining acting with dance)
Ensemble Dance Performance
. Repertory Dance Performance
Audition Preparation.
Individual tutorials over 3 terms to prepare you for dance school or university
dance course entry and ongoing support through the second year.
All technique classes are taught by professional dancers who specialise in that style.
qualification.
RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts - Dance
Pathway worth up to 168 Points - equivalent to 3 A* A Levels.
length.
Two Years, 20 hours a week
location.
The Station, Silver Street, Bristol, BS1 2AG.
application.
Submit your application on our website by visiting boomsatsuma.com/
apply. You will then be invited to an informal group audition that will
assess your potential to join the course. Though experience of dance,
drama or expressive arts are advantageous in giving you a sense of
what’s involved, we are more interested in raw talent and welcome your
application even if you have had little or no experience.
typical offer.
You will need to be on track to get at least five GCSE grades 4 - 9
including Maths and English or BTEC Level 2 Diplomas (at merit or
distinction). In exceptional cases we can take students who don’t have
GCSE English or Maths at grade 4 or above and we can provide tuition in
those qualifications alongside the course.
course costs.
Programme fully funded for students ages 16-18 at the start of their
course. Students will be eligible to apply for a discretionary bursary.
Auditions are also free of charge.Students will be expected to contribute
to the cost of trips.