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Free BTEC Level 3 Performance Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Performance Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Ashton Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. This two-year level 3 btec performance course is built around dance technique, choreography, and performance. You'll train across a range of movement styles, including jazz, contemporary, street dance, and ballet. The course moves quickly and combines practical studio work with written analysis and research. An audition is part of the application process. Past students have gone on to study at institutions including Rambert School, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, and LIPA.

Who this course is for

BTEC Dance Performance is for students who are passionate about dance and enjoy expressing themselves through movement.

You need to be committed and willing to work hard. We move fast on the course so you need a good level of practical and theory skills. This is why we audition - to check you will manage with the speed and level of work. You have to be willing to research, analyse, evaluate and write/type, meet deadline and manage your workload.

It suits those who want to develop their technical skills, creativity, and understanding of different dance styles while gaining experience in choreography and performance. The course is ideal for individuals considering careers in dance, choreography, teaching, or the performing arts industry. It also benefits those who want to build confidence, physical fitness, and teamwork skills that are valuable in various creative and professional settings. BTEC Dance Performance provides a strong foundation for further study or careers in dance, theatre, and entertainment.

Entry requirements

View our entry requirements https://www.asfc.ac.uk/home/study-with-us/entry-requirements/

What you will learn

  • You'll develop technique across jazz, contemporary, street dance, ballet, and other movement styles.
  • You'll learn choreography and improvisation to build a broad creative portfolio.
  • You'll study group performance workshop skills, including working to external assessment briefs.
  • You'll analyse and evaluate performance work through written and research tasks.
  • You'll practise picking up set choreography quickly and creating original movement.
  • You'll build skills in managing your own workload and meeting deadlines.
  • You'll gain experience performing in front of peers and audiences in varied settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through regular dance classes, studio rehearsals, and group performance workshops. Assessment includes an externally assessed group performance unit alongside internally assessed units covering technique and skills development. You'll also complete written work, including research, analysis, and evaluation tasks. The course is delivered full-time in the classroom and studio at Ashton Sixth Form College.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ashton Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Dancer. Perform in professional productions, tours, or companies.
  • Dance teacher or instructor. Teach technique in studios or schools.
  • Choreographer. Create and direct movement for stage or screen.
  • Performing arts technician. Support productions backstage or on tour.
  • Community arts practitioner. Deliver dance and arts projects in community settings.
  • Dance fitness instructor. Lead classes such as Zumba or dance aerobics.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts. A practical higher-level route into professional training.
  • BA (Hons) in Dance or Performing Arts. Degree-level study at a university or conservatoire, building on your BTEC.
  • Professional dance conservatoire training. Specialist full-time training at institutions such as Rambert School or Northern School of Contemporary Dance.
  • PGCE or QTS in Dance. If you want to teach dance in schools.
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