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Level 3
Performance & Production Arts | UAL Diploma in Dance | Level 3
COURSE OVERVIEW
Transform your passion for dance into a career with this exciting course which will provide you with opportunities to develop your technical abilities,alongside creativity and artistry in a range of dance and theatre skills.Based in our professional dance studios, you will increase your skill base with a variety of genres, including ballet, contemporary, jazz and tap. You will also learn to research and analyse, enabling you to react creatively across diverse assignments. You will perform in our own on-site theatre, as well as other venues. Industry-based projects and work experience opportunities are part of each course curriculum, enabling you to further develop the skills to progress to a career in the world of dance with the energy and confidence to thrive.
This Level 3 Diploma leads directly onto the second year, the Extended Diploma, where you will further develop your creative understanding and specialist skills, and gain the experience needed to progress to university,dance college or a theatre conservatoire.
This course features:
- Professional dance studios
- Expert tutors with professional industry experience
- Perform in a professional theatre on campus
- Explore your talent and build confidence
- Fantastic links to the industry
FURTHER INFORMATION
To join this Level 3 course, you should have at least 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C)or above, preferably including English and maths, and you will be asked to perform a dance solo at the interview. If you do not have the above grades, you can start on one of our Level 2 courses.
Further study:
Following completion of the Diploma (year 1) you can progress to the Extended Diploma (year 2).
On completion of the Extended Diploma, you could progress to a university-level course, either at the MET or at other universities, dance colleges or conservatoires.
There are many options to choose at this stage and our expert staff will help you to make the right decision, appropriate to your goals.
Future careers include:
- Performer
- Theatre in education
- Choreographer
- Dance teacher
- Fitness teacher
Alumni work includes:
- Oliver Grubb – SeaCruiseUK, production dancer
- Chloe Maya Wilson – SerendipityCastings & Global Village, Dubai
- Louise Woollard – Disneyland Paris, character performer and parade dancer
- Tobias Richards – Royal Albert Hall, Guys & Dolls
You will be assessed throughout your course via practical activity observations, academic coursework and industry placements. Assessments are based around ‘real-life’ projects and industry or workplace scenarios including work experience. Your final grade will be awarded as pass, merit or distinction.
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Financial support
The applicable fees for this course, including any available discounts, will be listed in the information above.
How to apply
Once you have created an account, you can easily apply to your chosen course and track the status of your application at any time.
HOW THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORKS
Step 1
Set Up Your Account
You’ll be prompted to create an account which will allow you to log in to our Application Tracker website whenever you wish. This will provide you with important information and you can also track the progress of your application.
Step 2
Apply
Complete each step of the application form and then submit your completed form. We’ll let you know when we’ve safely received it with an acknowledgement email.
Step 3
Application Review Meeting
Before offering you a place at college, we’ll meet with you (either in person, by telephone or online). We’ll send you a link to our booking page where you can select a time that’s convenient for you.
Step 4
Accept Your Place
Offers will be sent to you via the email address you have provided. The offer will be conditional, based on predicted GCSE grades. You’ll need to accept your offer within 14 days to secure your place.
Step 5
What next?
Once you receive your GCSE results, you’ll need to get in touch with the college to inform us of them and start your enrolment process.
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