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Dance BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma

Course Code:DAN-SD

Course Type:Normally part of a full-time programme of study delivered throughout the week.

Qualification: Dance BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (Edexcel) equivalent to 1 A Level

Duration: 2 years

Venue: Haywards Heath Campus, Harlands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1LT

Start Date: September

Suitable For: Those students who:
• Have always been physical and Dance is a way of focusing your energies into a formal qualification.
• Have done dance since you were a child and want to have a deeper understanding and explore the breadth of dance
• Who want to use Dance as a springboard into Higher Education.
• Would like a subject that is taught through physicality to balance your other subject choices.

Entry By: Interview and Audition

Entry Requirements:

5 A-C grades at GCSE. In order to study this course you will need to pass an audition as well as achieve the GCSE grades required.
It is designed for students with some dance experience who wish to study the theory and practice of dance in a vocational environment. You must be willing to work with enthusiasm and commitment to the highest of standards.

Course Content:

The Subsidiary Diploma in Dance is a practical, work related course. It involves completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. The course involves developing a range of specialist dance skills and knowledge.

The course is made up of two core units which are compulsory plus 4 specialist units

Compulsory Units:
Performing to an Audience
Dance Performance

Specialist Units:
Choreographic Principles
Choreographing Dances
Developing Contemporary Dance
Applying Contemporary Dance
Healthy Performer

How will I be assessed?

Assessment throughout the course takes place through practical and written assignments and live performances. The course is internally assessed then the marks are verified both internally and externally by Edexcel

Other Details:

This course can be a way of fulfilling entry requirements into Higher Education to study either Dance or any other subject.

Outcome of Course and Progression:

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma equivalent to 1 A Level.

Cost:

As part of the course, there are theatre trips and workshops that you are expected to attend.

These cost between £5 and £35 and take place twice a term.

Further Information:

For further information please contact Admissions at Central Sussex College, Haywards Heath campus.