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DANCE BTEC
Exam Board: Edexcel BTEC.
The BTEC Extended Certificate in Performance (Dance) is the equivalent of one A-Level. This course is compatible with BTEC Drama.
What are the benefits of the course?
The BTEC Dance course allows students to experience Dance in a vocational setting mirroring a professional environment. You will be required to work as a professional dancer, choreographer and teacher through classes, workshops and independent practice. You will have the opportunity to participate in a range of enrichment classes, workshops with professionals and attend different theatre trips. You will perform at specific events within and outside of the school including ‘Lift Off’ Dance Festival at South Hill Park. You will benefit from the school’s links with The Berkshire County Dance Company Youth (BCDCY) and South Hill Park Arts Centre. This course will provide you with a foundation for progression in Dance or the Performing Arts or simply enable you to further explore your passion for the subject.
What will I study?
Each year the curriculum will be adapted to the needs and requirements of the student group enabling you to have the best experience and opportunity to achieve. You will study core units that will involve performing, choreographing and analysing dance. You will also study units that have been selected for the class based on your interests, this will be discussed and selected during your induction to the course. This may include contrasting dance techniques such as Contemporary, Jazz or Street depending on the strengths of individuals in the class. You will be responsible for choreography projects such as solo and/or group work, this could also include teaching opportunities and larger scale projects. You will be encouraged to explore and research your own interests within Dance and the wider Performing Arts. You will work with external choreographers over different rehearsal periods as a professional dancer would and focus on the process and performance of contrasting dance works.
Core Units:
1. Group Performance Workshop
2. Developing Skills and Techniques for Performance
Optional Unit Examples: (two to be selected by class and teacher)
1. Contemporary Dance Technique
2. Jazz Dance Technique
3. Street Dance Technique
4. Classical Ballet Technique
5. Choreography for Live Performance
6. Improvisation
7. Movement in Performance
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through a range of methods over the two-year period including practical assessments, written and theory work, performances and practical examinations. Please note that this qualification does not involve an external written examination whereas the Double Dance option does.
What does it lead to?
The BTEC is an excellent grounding for those who wish to study Dance/Performing Arts at University or a vocational institute or for those who wish to find employment within the industry.
Entry Requirements:
Students will have achieved a grade 4 or above at GCSE Dance or achieved a Merit or above in BTEC Dance. Alternatively students can attend an audition which will take place with other students as a Dance workshop, you do not need to prepare anything.
For an audition date please contact Mrs Millard by email. Please bring details of any qualifications or experience in Dance/Performing Arts to the audition including and be prepared to discuss any previous experience in the subject.
Staff Contact:
Mrs Millard, Acting Head of Performing Arts
gmillard@brakenhale.co.uk
DOUBLE DANCE BTEC
Exam Board: Edexcel BTEC.
The BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts Dance is the equivalent of two A-Levels. Please note you cannot study this course and BTEC Drama. For guidance on what is most suitable please speak to Mrs Millard.
What are the benefits of the course?
The BTEC Double Dance course allows students to experience Dance in a vocational setting mirroring a professional environment but in further detail. This course builds upon the single BTEC course with further units of study and is worth 2 A-Levels.
What will I study?
Each year the curriculum will be adapted to the needs and requirements of the student group enabling you to have the best experience and opportunity to achieve. You will study alongside the BTEC Dance qualification in core and optional units that will involve performing, choreographing and analysing dance. You will then have extra Double Dance teaching and study time to complete additional core and optional units. This may include contrasting dance techniques such as Contemporary, Jazz or Urban depending on the strengths of individuals in the class. You will be responsible for choreography projects such as solo and/or group work, this could also include teaching opportunities and larger scale projects. You will work with external choreographers over different rehearsal periods as a professional dancer would and focus on the process and performance of contrasting dance works. You will have more time to develop your practise and understanding and build upon your own personal areas of interest.
Core Units:
1. Investigating Practitioners Work
2. Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance
3. Group Performance Workshop
4. Performing Arts in the Community
5. Individual Performance Commission
6. Final Live Performance to an Audience
Optional Unit Examples: (two to be selected)
1. Contemporary Dance Technique
2. Jazz Dance Technique
3. Street Dance Technique
4. Classical Ballet Technique
5. Choreography for Live Performance
6. Improvisation
7. Movement in Performance
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through a range of methods over the two-year period including practical and written assessments, performances and practical examinations. This will include an external exam that you will prepare for throughout the second year of study - this will be completed over several ICT sessions in controlled conditions, students are permitted to take in supporting notes and information.
What does it lead to?
The BTEC is an excellent grounding for those who wish to study Dance/Performing Arts at University or a vocational institute or for those who wish to find employment within the industry.
Entry Requirements:
Students will have achieved a grade 4 or above at GCSE Dance or achieved a Merit or above at BTEC Dance. Alternatively students can attend an audition which will take place with other students as a Dance workshop, you do not need to prepare anything.
For an audition date please contact Mrs Millard by emai. Please bring details of any qualifications or experience in Dance/Performing Arts to the audition including and be prepared to discuss any previous experience in the subject.
Staff Contact:
Mrs Millard, Acting Head of Performing Arts
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