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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 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 are available 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 ensuring their portfolios
are as representative
as possible. Students also benefit from audition
technique classes taken by tutors and visiting professionals.
Students have access to performance opportunities throughout the
year including: in house productions, "Move It", Graduate
Showcase and The Centre's annual production.
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
Fitness
Stretch
Pilates
Gymnastics
Audition Technique |
Choreography
Double Work
Portfolio Preparation
Voice
Singing - Technique
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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 tutors 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 the three year course. Students working
towards Foundation in Dance Instruction (FDI) and Certificate in Dance
Education (CDE) qualifications commence examinations of individual units
during the first year. Coaching for all I.S.T.D. examinations are included
in termly fees.
Male Students:
Specialist
classes for male students include Ballet, Modern, Double Work, Virtuosity,
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 exposure to eminent lecturers, choreographers,
professionals and I.S.T.D. examiners. These master classes are included in
termly fees.
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