Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Brighton. Classes run at Varndean College, full-time over two years.
The course focuses on dance. You'll build technical and creative skills through practical work. Units cover choreography, improvisation, repertory performance, and professional practice. You'll perform in a professional theatre space and work with visiting dance companies. You'll also gain work experience at real dance events in Brighton.
You'll need standard advanced level entry requirements and proven dance experience. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts Practice.
The course will challenge you both physically and mentally and push you to become a thinking dancer whilst developing strong creative and technical dance skills. This course promotes both professionalism and artistry and is excellent preparation for those wishing to study and train in dance at higher level. At the same time it is also accessible to anyone with a genuine interest and passion for dance.
The course is an exciting and practical two-year programme of study that is assessed via practical internal and external assessment, coursework and vocational projects. There will be trips to see a diverse range of performances, as well as the chance to work with visiting dance companies and professional choreographers. Students will have a number of performance opportunities throughout the year.
Due to the qualification pathway of this BTEC course, you cannot take BTEC Dance alongside BTEC Performing Arts. You must choose one or the other.
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