Free BTEC Level 3 Performance Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Formby High School, full-time during the day over two years. You'll develop performance and choreography skills, build knowledge of professional repertoire, and learn to create and interpret dance work. The course also covers composition, appreciation, and teamwork. Entry requires a minimum of five GCSE grades 9 to 4, including at least a grade 4 in GCSE Dance or an equivalent Dance qualification, or demonstrable commitment to dance.
Who this course is for
BTEC Dance aims to develop and extend knowledge, understanding and skills in participating, communicating and appreciating dance. Students will perform and interpret choreographic ideas, create imaginative dances and be able to comment perceptively on structural and expressive aspects of dance. Students of Dance will enhance their knowledge of professional repertoire, composition, performance and appreciation skills, whilst developing team work and leadership skills. The course contains: Performance of dance, Ballet and contemporary dance, Choreography of solo, duet, trio and group pieces, Appreciation of dance and its history, Workshop and professional repertoire
Entry requirements
Minimum five 9-4 grades at GCSE to include 4 grade in GCSE Dance or equivalent Dance qualification or demonstrable interest in and commitment to Dance.
What you will learn
You'll perform and interpret choreographic ideas in a range of styles.
You'll create imaginative dances using compositional techniques.
You'll analyse and comment on the structural and expressive aspects of dance.
You'll study professional repertoire and develop appreciation skills.
You'll practise leadership and teamwork within a performance context.
You'll build knowledge of performance craft and stagecraft.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom and studio through practical performance work, choreography tasks, and written assignments. Assessment is a mix of coursework and externally set units, following the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National framework. You'll be assessed on your ability to perform, create, and critically evaluate dance work throughout the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Formby High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Performer, dancer or dance artist performing in professional productions
Dance teacher or dance instructor working in schools or studios
Choreographer creating work for stage, screen or community settings
Community arts worker delivering arts projects in local settings
Drama or movement facilitator working in health or education
Performing arts technician supporting live productions backstage
What you could study next
Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts: a natural next step into higher-level study of performance.
BA (Hons) in Dance, Performing Arts, or Drama at university: the Level 3 BTEC is widely accepted for degree entry in these subjects.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or instructing dance.
