Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This exciting new programme skills the dance practitioner/learner and prepares them for entry into todays industry of dance. It provides the learner with an understanding of the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in dance. The emphasis is on performance technique and choreography. The one year course gives the learner a comprehensive knowledge of various dance styles and related subjects and allows them the opportunity to develop his/her potential. The course aims to provide a firm foundation for further studies in dance. It offers a direct route to the Higher National Diploma which will enable learners to proceed to a top up year at University to achieve a B.A. Honours in Dance.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Choreography
Classical Ballet
Contemporary
Dance Performance
Dance Research
Jazz Dance
Performing to an Audience
Performance Workshops
Physical Theatre
Tap Dance
Also included are
Backing Dancer
Dance in the Community
Injury Prevention
Improvisation
Nutrition for the Dancer
Pointe Work
Rehearsal and Live Performance Skills
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
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