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BTEC Tech Award Level 1/2 in Performing Arts (Dance) 

What will I be studying? 

This is a course that includes both practical and written elements.  

Students will learn about the performing arts industry as a whole and work on related practical activities that will enable them to become a better performer, both inside and outside of the classroom, including training in a range of technical exercises and reproducing existing repertoire in a range of styles and genres. Students will also explore creative tasks to develop their understanding of choreographic approaches, as well as analysing Dance components and investigating practitioners involved in production. 

Component 1 - Exploring the Performing Arts  

  • Students will develop their understanding of the performing arts by examining the work of performing arts professionals and the processes used to create performance. A range of style, genres and forms will be explored practically, as well as theoretical sessions. 

Component 2 - Developing Skills and Techniques in Performing Arts  

  • Students will develop their performing arts skills and techniques through the reproduction of dance and musical theatre repertoire as performers. Students will regularly reflect and analyse on their practice as dancers, reviewing final performance outcomes and evaluating stylistic techniques. 

Component 3 - Responding to a Brief 

  • Students will be given the opportunity to work as part of a group to contribute to a workshop performance as a choreographer and performer in response to a brief and stimulus. 

Assessment is ongoing, and students will be given final assessment deadlines to work towards.   

Career Links 

  • Dancer 

  • Teacher 

  • Director 

  • Producer 

  • Lighting Designer 

  • Sound Engineer 

How will I be assessed?