Course Description

The main purpose of the course is to equip learners with introductory knowledge, understanding and skills in Dance. To develop a range of appropriate practical skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to dance performance.

The learner will:

• Learn and develop basic choreographic skills creating and developing movement from 6 different dance actions.

• Develop their skills in choreography and two different styles / genres of dance selected from different styles.

• Reflect on the effectiveness of choreographic choices.

• Be introduced to choreographic devices and stimuli and put into practice through tutor led tasks.

• Learners will contextualise their learning by understanding and appreciating dance styles and practitioners.

Possible Careers

• Actor

• Arts administrator

• Dance teacher

• Choreographer

• Dancer

• Dance movement psychotherapist

• Pop musician

• Stunt performer

• Yoga teacher