Enhanced Access to Higher Education 16+ (RECOMMENDED)
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2 Year Enhanced Access to Higher Education Dance / Musical Theatre Course (RECOMMENDED)
Option A: Dance
Option B: Musical Theatre
COURSE OVERVIEW
The course for comprehensive, industry-level training alongside the BTEC designed to prepare students for a wider range of future training opportunities as well as eventual employment and career prospects.
Option A: Dance
Option B: Musical Theatre
Plus intensive professional training and optional (recommended) ISTD Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education.
Official Education Provider for the BTEC – SCL Creative.
DURATION
2 years (Full-time)
Academic Year:
September – June
Course Structure
Duration
2 Academic Years (5 days a week)
HOURS
Minimum hours: 25-30+ hours per week, with options for much more
Awarding Body
Pearson
Award
Year 1
BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts Practice (Dance)
or
BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts Practice (Musical Theatre)
Year 2
BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice (Dance)
or
BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice (Musical Theatre)
*BTEC offered in partnership with LEAD Performing Arts and funded by SCL.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
ISTD Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education
FEES
BTEC fully-funded
Top-up fees £2500 per year*
*Top-up fees include intensive professional training and things like tuition for ISTD and RAD Level 3 Intermediate and ISTD and RAD Level 4 Advanced 1 and Advanced 2 Vocational dance qualifications in Imperial Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre and Tap, tuition for all units of the DDE qualification (additional fees may apply for unit 2), SLQ Level 2 Dance Leadership, plus extras such as access to evening and weekend classes, workshops, show, competition and convention rehearsals for events such as Dance World Cup, CYD? and Move It!
Not included: ISTD and RAD exam entry fees, competition entry fees
All course fees are subject to adjustment and will rise annually in line with inflation.
All learners will be entitled to the same privileges as any Further Education learner; for example, student bursaries (if eligible), UCAS guidance, pastoral care, education support, FE enrichment programmes and GCSE re-sit opportunities (if required).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Successful audition and qualifications at or equivalent to Level 2. GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or above is preferred however there is opportunity for these two subjects to be re-studied at the college if not achieved.
SUMMARY
Core Subject Summary
Dance Course
Classical Ballet
Jazz Techniques
Lyrical Contemporary
Musical Theatre
Commercial
Tap
Singing
Acting
Body-conditioning
Choreography
Safe Dance Practice
Teaching Skills
ISTD Tap, Modern, Ballet
RAD Ballet
Dance Teaching Practice
Social, Emotional Cognitive Development
Musical Theatre Course
Singing (solo and ensemble)
Acting Skills
Acting Through Song
Classical Ballet
Jazz Techniques
Lyrical Contemporary
Commercial
Tap
Body-conditioning
Choroegraphy
Safe Dance
Teaching Skills
ISTD Tap, Modern, Ballet
RAD Ballet
Dance Teacher Peactice
Social, Emotional, cognitive Development
Further Information
Learners will also take part in an enhanced industry specific enrichment programme running parallel within their BTEC programme and beyond. Features include regular live performances as well as the opportunity to take part in nationwide events such as Can You Dance? and Move it! Additional opportunities include access to professional castings, workshops with industry pro’s.
BTEC Assessment is through practical performances, rehearsals, training sessions, controlled assessments and assignments.
DDE Assessment is through completion of on-line modules and their assessment and practical examination.
This Enhanced Access to Higher Education Course in Dance or Musical Theatre will allow learners to have increased skills and qualifications to progress onto university and /or to apply to specialist performing arts schools including our 1 year Access to Professional Employment top-up course.
How to apply for this course
To apply for our 2 Year Enhanced Access to Higher Education Course, please complete the online application form.