Performing Arts - Dance Level 3 Study Programme

This study programme is for those who wish to pursue a career in dance and study in a vibrant and professional environment. All Mechanics’ Performing Arts courses have been created for any young person who is excited about developing a career in the creative industries.

This specialist qualification will enable you to apply for dance and performing arts degree programmes or audition directly for advanced training in the dance industry to specialist schools. Past students have progressed to a range of universities and colleges including, University Centre Wakefield, LIPA, Northern Contemporary Dance School, SLP, Bird College, Shockout Arts, Middlesex University, MADD.

You will also have the opportunity to go on theatre and dance trips and participate in workshops given by professional theatre companies and visiting practitioners.

Dance performance and choreography is a major part of the course, and you will have many opportunities to perform in the College theatre and at a range of external events and venues. The course will be enhanced by visiting practitioners and local dance companies. We have performed at Move It, Can You Dance, FRESH, Hepworth Gallery, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Production Park.

Future Career and Earning Potentials:

Dancer/Choreographer - variable

Stage Manager £18K-£45K

Dance Teacher £22K-£50K

(Source: National Careers Service)

Please Note: Work placement opportunities will be available at all levels.

What you will study

Level 3 (Performing and Production Arts Dance)

Dance technique training in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and commercial dance styles.

Choreography and Performance

Audition preparation

Personal research projects

Final major projects

Investigating practitioners’ work

Working with guest artist

Through performances, practical, reflective and theoretical project-based assignments.

4 GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English or maths

OR

4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 and Level 2 in either English or maths

OR

Successful completion of Level 2 or equivalent at Merit grade, plus GCSE English or maths at grade 4 or Level 2 English or maths PLUS Satisfactory interview/audition

Further study

You may continue onto the Higher National Diploma in Dance (HND), offered at Wakefield College, or to other Higher Education courses in related areas such as Performing Arts, Media Performance, Theatre Practice, Dance and Sports.

Career Opportunities

You may find work within a wide range of performing arts roles such as dancer, choreographer, community arts worker, teacher, entrepreneur or employment in the leisure and tourism industry.