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Performing Arts / Creative Industries - Acting, Singing, Dance & Stage

These courses are ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the Art & Design field. Kidderminster College vocational art and design programmes are offered across a range of disciplines, including fine art, 3D, graphic design, textiles and photography. The will allow you to explore your creativity, learn new techniques and specialise in an area of your choice.

Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts: Dance

Course Content

The course provides grounding in dance technique, choreography and performance. Learners will also learn to develop their knowledge of the performing arts industry as well developing an understanding of dance analysis. Learners take part practical classes every day, covering a range of contemporary techniques, ballet, tap, street and jazz. The aim of the course is to develop technical skill and achieve professional working methods in preparation for progression to level 3 courses.

Jobs and Careers

Careers and further courses in the Creative and Performance Arts industries, e.g. Performer, Teacher, Animator.

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Course code: FT123b
Section: Creative Industries.
Progression routes: Progression to Level 3 dance courses.
Duration: One year full-time
Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs at Grade D or above.
Interview required: Yes, candidates will be invited to take part in a technique class and interview.
Fee: If you are aged 19+ a fee may be payable - please check with Learner Services.
Additional costs / materials required: Dance kit and performance clothes, recommended reading and visits to see professional work.
Tutor contact: Anna Lines on 01562 512116. alines@kidderminster.ac.uk
Qualifications gained: Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts: Dance
Awarding body: Edexcel.
Examinations / assessment: Assessment is continuous in class rehearsals, performance and coursework assignments.