Level 2

Performing and Production Arts (Dance) Level 2 Diploma

Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
1 YEAR SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 09/09/2024
Southend Campus
Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
1 YEAR SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 09/09/2024
Southend Campus

Overview

This course is ideal if you who have an interest in Dance, the Performing Arts industry and would like to pursue an education and eventually a career in this industry. The delivery is vocationally led through a series of performance projects. You will specialise in various Dance projects and become a member of Dimensions Dance Company.

This course provides an introduction to dance as a specialist subject. Skills and knowledge will be developed through a focus on the dance industry. The course also aims to develop wider skills to enable you to progress on to a level 3 study programme in Dance.

Entry Requirements

  • A Level 1 qualification or GCSEs x 2 at grade 3/D in MATHS or ENGLISH

  • You will be required to evidence your ability in the subject in the form of an audition

  • Successful attendance at interview event

Course Structure

  • Classical Ballet
  • Jazz
  • Tap 
  • Contemporary
  • Commercial 
  • Body Conditioning 
  • Choreography
  • Rehearsal Technique and Etiquette
  • Performance Skills
  • Research
  • Practical and Creative Context
  • Progression onto higher education and vocational training 
  • English and maths

Assessment & Feedback

  • Project/portfolio based learning
  • Practical tasks
  • Performance
  • Evaluation of work
  • Self-evaluation of own practice
  • Reflective processes
  • Examinations in English and maths

Course Cost

School Leavers, full_time:

FREE to UK under 19s not in employment

What Next...

You can progress to the Level 3 Extended Diploma at South Essex College.