Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Huntingdon. Classes run at Hinchingbrooke School, full-time over two years. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec performing arts qualification focuses on dance, developing your technical skills, choreography, and performance alongside leadership and teamwork. You'll need a minimum of five grade 5s at GCSE, plus dance experience or a grade 4 in GCSE Dance (or a BTEC Merit or above). An initial assessment at application stage confirms the right fit.
Who this course is for
Studying Dance prepares students for a lifetime career in the performing arts. Our Dance course sets out to create self-aware dancers who are highly educated and knowledgeable as well as versatile, creative, and technically accomplished. There are numerous aspects that will be learnt and developed on this course - leadership, ability to choreograph, teamwork, improved fitness, improved confidence, opportunities to perform and compete as well as providing a varied skill-set for students to expand upon in their C.V’s / University applications.
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements for Sixth Form are Five 5s. For this course; Dance experience and/or GCSE grade 4 in Dance/BTEC Merit or above
What you will learn
You'll develop technical dance skills across a range of styles and forms.
You'll learn how to choreograph and structure original performances.
You'll build leadership skills through group and ensemble work.
You'll study the history, theory, and context of dance and performing arts.
You'll gain experience performing in front of audiences.
You'll explore how to analyse and evaluate your own and others' work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical studio sessions, workshops, and classroom-based study. Assessment is a mix of coursework, performance portfolios, and externally set tasks. Some units are assessed by Pearson through set assignments; others are internally assessed and verified. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the two years, alongside live performance assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hinchingbrooke School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Dancer. Perform in theatre, television, or touring productions.
Dance teacher or instructor. Teach in schools, studios, or community settings.
Choreographer. Create and direct movement for stage or screen.
Performing arts technician. Support productions with lighting, sound, or staging.
Community arts worker. Deliver arts programmes in community or youth settings.
Drama or dance workshop leader. Run sessions for schools or arts organisations.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree in Performing Arts or Dance. A two-year higher education route combining practical and academic study.
BA (Hons) in Dance, Performing Arts, or Theatre. A full degree for those wanting to specialise further or move into teaching, choreography, or arts management.
PGCE in Dance or Drama. For those who want to qualify as a secondary school teacher.
Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Dance Teaching. A vocational route into professional dance instruction.
