Partner Details
Awards
Target Award
Accreditation
Programme Offerings
Full-Time
Educational Aims of the Course
The programme aims to prepare the learner for a sustainable career in the commercial dance industry. It will further develop practical skills and knowledge/understanding of a variety of dance genres and their related artistic, cultural and professional contexts. This is achieved through a holistic educational approach encompassing a range of technical, creative, performance, analytical and professional/vocational skills.
The programme will develop:
- Technical and expressive performance skills in a variety of dance genres and styles.
- Supplementary skills in musical theatre.
- A physical understanding of applied anatomy and body maintenance.
- Creativity, professionalism and interdisciplinary skills for the performance process.
- An understanding of the cultural, social, historical, industrial and philosophical context of the commercial dance industry.
- Knowledge and skills that enable students to achieve a sustainable career and self-employment in a diverse range of dance employment opportunities.
- Transferable skills: self-discipline, self-motivation, independent learning and practice, communication skills, teamwork, collaboration, creative thinking and problem solving.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
The methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated are as follows:
- Practical classes and workshops
- Lectures and seminars
- Student led practice
- Individual feedback
- Individual tuition
- Independent study
- Rehearsals and performances
- Practical class assessment
- Practical presentations
- Written test/exam
- Written essays/assignments
- Oral presentations
- Portfolio
- Mock Audition.