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The Curriculum
First Year:
During
the first year students focus on gaining strong technical skills in all
practical disciplines. This
is supported
by
lectures on nutrition and hydration, injury prevention
and management and anatomy and physiology. Students work towards
Vocational Graded Examinations (VGE) and Foundation in Dance Instruction
(FDI) in three dance genres. Performance opportunities throughout the
year help to develop artistic confidence.
Second Year:
Second
year students continue to build on the technical skills achieved during
the first year, further emphasis is placed upon developing artistic
quality and creativity. Students continue to enter Vocational Graded
Examinations (VGE), complete Foundation in Dance Instruction (FDI) in three
dance genres and begin working towards Certificate in Dance Education (CDE)
in three dance genres. Performance and teaching opportunities increase during the
second year.
Third Year:
The curriculum broadens and includes a close liaison with The Agency
providing personal support and guidance on career matters including tax,
grooming and CV/portfolio preparation. Students have continual access to
our photographer and recording facilities ensuring their portfolios
are as representative
as possible. Students also benefit from our audition technique training programme. These classes are taken by agency
staff, tutors and visiting professionals.
Students also have access to
performance opportunities throughout the year including: Pantomime, a
musical theatre production, Cabaret Review and Graduate Showcase as well
as The Centre's annual production "Centre Stage".
All third year students also have the option of completing Vocational Graded
Examinations (VGE) and Certificate in Dance Education (CDE) in three
dance genres. The Centre's unique combination of performance related
studies and acquisition of teaching qualifications ensures all graduates are fully equipped to enter their
chosen profession.
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Core
Subjects |
Related Subjects |
Contextual Studies |
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Ballet
Tap
Modern
Jazz
Hip-Hop
Contemporary
Musical Theatre
Acting
Singing
- Repertoire
Singing - Technique
Pilates
Gymnastics
Audition Technique
Agency Workshops |
Choreography
Pas de Deux
Double Work
Fitness
Stretch
Portfolio Preparation
Voice
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Health
& Safety
Lifespan Development
Injury Prevention
Nutrition
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Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Examinations
Vocational
Graded Examinations (VGE) - Ballet, Modern, Tap.
Foundation in Dance Instruction (FDI) - Ballet, Modern, Tap.
Certificate in Dance Education (CDE) - Ballet, Modern, Tap.
The
above examination classes are included in the timetable.
Assessments:
Assessments
are held regularly throughout the course allowing us to carefully monitor
each student’s progress.
I.S.T.D. Examinations:
Students
have the opportunity to enter Vocational Graded Examinations (VGE) in three dance genres throughout their three year course. Students working
towards Foundation in Dance Instruction (FDI) and Certificate in Dance
Education (CDE) qualifications commence examinations of individual units
during their first year.
Male Students:
Specialist
classes for male students include Ballet, Modern, Pas de Deux, Fitness, and Gymnastics.
Master Classes:
In
addition to the core curriculum The Centre offers a wide and varied
programme of master classes, workshops and lectures. All students benefit
from continual exposure to eminent lecturers, choreographers,
professionals and I.S.T.D. examiners.
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