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Free Level 2 Performing Arts Course in Northampton – Northampton College Main Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
Start16 Sep 2026
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Course. Work-based training at your workplace.

The course is fully funded for permanent UK residents aged 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, funding may be available depending on your age and qualifications already held. Over one year, you will develop a wide range of performance skills across dance styles including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and commercial dance. Units cover staging a performance, communicating with an audience, contextual research, and a personal project. All units are assessed through practical performance and written coursework.

You will finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Performing and Production Arts.

Who this course is for

This Level 2 Dance course is designed to develop your potential for working in the dance profession and to prepare for future qualifications. You will cover a wide range of performance skills, contextual related activities and be given the opportunity to be involved in public performances. The method of learning is by a mixture of both tutor led and practical sessions. All units are internally assessed through practical performance and written coursework and they are moderated by an external examiner. The final Unit grade determines the overall grade achieved by the student. The coursework and units up to the final assessment are graded at satisfactory pass, high pass and very high pass, and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded at Pass, Merit or Distinction level. If you have not yet achieved a Grade 4(C) in GCSE English and Mathematics, you will also be working towards these qualifications as part of your study programme and there will also be opportunities to work with local theatres and to go on visits to shows either locally or nationally as part of your studies. To get the most out of this course you will need to be enthusiastic, happy to work with others and confident to perform in front of an audience. What will I study? The units you will study are likely to include: Core Units: Introduction to performance Introduction to production Communicating with an Audience Staging a Performance Contextual Research for Performance and Production Performance Skills and Practice Production skills and Practice Personal Project and Presentation Producing and performing to an audience

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at Grade 3/D or above or a Level 1 qualification with English and maths at GCSE grades 1-3/G-D or Functional Skills Entry Level 3. You must attend the Workshop Session in the summer.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills across multiple dance styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and commercial dance.
  • You'll learn how to stage and produce a performance for a live audience.
  • You'll study contextual and theoretical knowledge related to musical theatre and dance.
  • You'll practise communicating with an audience through on-stage performance.
  • You'll carry out contextual research for performance and production projects.
  • You'll complete a personal project and presentation as part of your studies.
  • You'll build production skills alongside your performance practice.

How you will learn

Learning is a mixture of tutor-led sessions and practical work. You will work both independently and in small groups. All units are internally assessed through practical performance and written coursework, and moderated by an external examiner. There may be opportunities to attend external performances or workshops with industry professionals.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northampton College Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor, performs in theatre, television, or film productions.
  • Dancer, works in stage shows, music videos, or live events.
  • Dance teacher, delivers classes in studios or community settings.
  • Performing arts assistant, supports productions and rehearsals.
  • Stage crew member, assists with staging and technical production.
  • Community arts worker, delivers arts projects in schools or community venues.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts, the natural next step for those wanting to deepen their performance or production skills.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dance, for learners focusing specifically on dance at a higher level.
  • Higher National Certificate in Performing Arts, for those looking to move into higher education and specialist training.
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