Ignite Dance - Level 2

• 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and Maths

Once we have received your application you will be invited to an audition where you will complete classes in Ballet, Contemporary and Jazz. You will also need to perform a short solo which best showcases your talents.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a UAL diploma in Performing Arts: Dance.

This is a one year course where learners will focus on technique developing and refining performance skills. Learners will apply these skills to expand their knowledge and understanding of all dance styles. The skills learnt will enhance and develop them as aspiring performers, whilst preparing for vocational schools and university auditions. Learners will also have the additional option of Musical Theatre/Acting extras available to them.

• Classical Ballet technique
• Contemporary technique
• Physical Theatre
• Tap dance
• Commercial/Hip-hop
• Jazz dance
• Fitness/body conditioning
• Choreographic skills
• Audition techniques/practices.

During the year learners will undertake units on

• Introduction to performance
• Introduction to production
• Communicating with an audience
• Staging a performance
• Contextual research for a performance and production
• Performance skills and practice
• Production skills and practice
• Personal project and presentation
• Producing and performing to an audience

• Practical technique classes
• Workshops
• Practical performances
• Audition and development rehearsal
• Self-tapes
• Written logs
• Vlogs or digital portfolios

There are no exams with UAL qualifications. All modules are assessed at pass/fail only until your final module, the Final Major Project -  in which all the knowledge and skills you have developed over the course are put to use in a project designed by you and the tutors to showcase your unique skills and thus maximise your potential in terms of your final grade.

There are multiple opportunities to gain work experience within the industry, through performing within our own and other theatres across the midlands and UK.

You will also participate in regular trips to theatres to watch live performances.

You will have the opportunity to participate in a minimum of at least three performances a year. We also run two performance companies, which is via audition.

Additional opportunities include:

• CYD
• MOVEIT
• UDance
• Black Country Dance Hub

Your course will help you build on your English and maths skills in a practical setting. All Ignite students will participate in activities that require these skills throughout their two years of training; through submitting written documentation to support practical assessments and working in industry-grade theatre and production arts workshops.

Tutorial is a program of essential topics affecting you as a potential employee and member of a community. You will cover topics to improve employability skills, mental fitness (both for you and those around you) and much more. It is an essential part of your personal development.

As part of you weekly timetable, you will be expected to take part in Tutorial. This consists of a 1-1 meeting (at least 3 a year) and Personal Development activities that develop you both personally and professionally. Part of the focus is to raise digital Standards and take part in Employer Engagement Activities such as guest speakers, logging Work Experience and in person and online networking.

We work with Student Experience, Careers and your Curriculum team to ensure your Tutorial elements link to your industry area and to create opportunities to develop key skills for profile raising as well as enabling you to create competitive applications and CVs.

Tutorial is also an opportunity to check in with you as part of a group and individually. You can discuss any issues you might be having that affect your learning and essentially identify strategies and support available to you.

Upon successful completion of this course, you can go onto a Level 3 in Dance Diploma.