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Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Walsall – Walsall Academy

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Course in Walsall. Classes run full-time at Walsall Academy, over two years. This level 3 btec performing arts course is designed for those with a passion for performance who want to develop a broad range of professional skills. You'll build technical and creative abilities that translate into the performing arts industry and prepare you for higher education. Entry typically requires four GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, or equivalent.

Who this course is for

BTEC Nationals in Dance are valued by employers because they give you skills which prepare you for the Performing Arts industry, develop a wide breadth of performing skills which translate well into the professional arena and help develop your skill base if you have a passion for the subject. BTEC Nationals are an ideal qualification if you have aspirations to attend a Dance University or Conservatoire. Students leaving our course have gone on to study Dance degrees at The Royal Academy of Dance, De Montfort University and the University of Wolverhampton. Career opportunities include work in the following fields: Professional Dancer, Freelance Performer, Choreographer, Teacher and within the Performing Arts Business.

Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate

  • Unit 1 - Investigating practitioners’ work (Core)
  • Unit 2 - Developing Skills and Techniques for live performance (Core)
  • Unit 3 - Group Performance Work (Core)

Optional units to include:

  • Classical Ballet Technique, Street Dance Technique, Contemporary Dance Technique

Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma

  • Unit 1 - Investigating practitioners’ work (Core)
  • Unit 2 - Developing Skills and Techniques for live performance (Core)
  • Unit 3 - Group Performance Work (Core)
  • Unit 4 - Performing Arts in the Community (Core)
  • Unit 5 - Individual Performance Commission (Core)
  • Unit 6 - Final Live Performance to an Audience (Core)

Optional units to include:

  • Choreography for Live Performance

Entry requirements

  • 4 GCSEs (Grades 9 - 4) or equivalent

What you will learn

  • You'll develop a wide range of performing skills across dance and performance disciplines.
  • You'll study the professional practices and standards expected in the performing arts industry.
  • You'll create and perform work to develop your artistic voice and stage presence.
  • You'll analyse and evaluate performances to deepen your critical understanding.
  • You'll build collaborative skills through ensemble and group performance work.
  • You'll prepare a portfolio of work suitable for university or conservatoire applications.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom and studio based, with practical performance sessions at the heart of the course. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, practical performance tasks, and externally set assignments. Pearson Edexcel sets the assessment criteria for the BTEC National Extended Certificate. There are no written exams in the traditional sense. Your work is assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Walsall Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Performer, dancer or actor in professional productions
  • Dance or drama teacher or workshop leader
  • Choreographer working in theatre, TV or events
  • Community arts practitioner running local projects
  • Stage manager or production assistant in live events
  • Arts administrator supporting venues or companies
  • Fitness or dance instructor in leisure and health settings

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Dance or Performing Arts at university, building on your BTEC National to degree level.
  • Foundation Degree in Performing Arts, a two-year higher education route often available at further education colleges.
  • Conservatoire training programmes, for those focusing on professional performance at institutions such as the Royal Academy of Dance.
  • Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Education and Training, if you want to move into teaching or leading workshops.
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