Do you dream of a career performing on stage or perhaps you'd love to work behind the scenes helping run big theatre productions?

Our Level 2 course will expand upon your understanding of all elements of acting, dance and singing to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to progress to further.

Students take part in several performances throughout the year including pantomime, musical showcases and with external partners as well as cultural trips and further enrichment.

The course and department also have strong links to Eleven Arches and Kynren, where it will be strongly recommended that you volunteer as part of your work placement for this course, due to the expansion of their project and possible employability in the near future.

Progression from this course is to Level 3 Performing Arts.

This course is suited to those with an appetite to develop skills and knowledge in all areas of performing arts. As a performing arts student you’ll have access to our bespoke facilities including an in-house studio theatre, private dance space and costume and props store.

All of our staff come from a professional performing arts background so they can help you develop the skills needed for a career in this competitive industry.

Over the course of the qualification, learners will develop and master skills in a variety of performance disciplines such as: acting, vocal, movement, audition techniques and production skills whilst working collaboratively on key projects and performances. Learners will be equipped with the necessary skills to gain entry to higher education courses and work within the performing arts industry.

Learners will study a number of key units including: Developing performance and production skills, Preparing for progression, Exploration of specialist study and context and Extended project.

Free for eligible 16-18 year olds and First Full L3 for 19-23 year olds. Adult Learner Loans available, course costs apply.

The BA (Hons) Dance Performance, Teaching and Choreography aims to produce highly skilled dance performers, teachers and choreographers who are able to confidently deliver across a wide range of dance genres.

Providing ample opportunities to participate in practical workshops, masterclasses and performances, the degree will expose you to a variety of dance specialists throughout your three years on the programme, preparing you for employment in the commercial dance space.

A highly practical programme, this degree affords opportunities to attend auditions for work as a professional dancer and/or teacher, attend dance conventions, events and performances and to sit professional teaching exams with the ISTD and RAD.

As part of the degree you will also explore and develop a deeper understanding of the current methodologies used to teach within the private sector.