Level 3 Performing Arts (Dance) (BTec Edexcel 601/7233/2)

Course Overview

You will develop your technical, performance and choreographic skills, learn set repertoire, and appreciate existing professionals’ work.

With this course you will complete two internally marked units and two externally marked units. You will be required to join our extra-curricular activities and perform in our annual production of Ivolution.

There are four components to this course – Year 12: Developing skills and techniques for live performance (internal) and investigating practitioners’ work (external); Year 13 covers movement in performance (internal) and a group performance workshop (external).

Throughout the course you will have opportunities to work with visiting professional dancers and choreographers, helping you to develop your technical, performance and choreographic skills in relation to the units of study.  The course combines both theoretical and practical work and complements your other subject choices while preparing you for future study at university for dance, performing arts or musical theatre courses.

“I found this course really interesting as we were given the opportunity to experiment with and explore different styles of dance. This course has further helped my confidence, physical strength and allowed me to gain the knowledge that I need to move towards a career in dance.” 

St Ivo Student

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • Five 5’s including English and 4+ in mathematics
  • BTec level 2 dance qualification at level 2 pass or better, if studied.  If not, experience in dance required

Exam Board: BTec Edexcel 601/7233/2

Assessment

  • 60% Externally Assessed
  • 40% Internally Assessed

Choosing your post-16 options is an important decision, and St Ivo Academy Sixth Form is here to guide you. Applications are welcome from students in St Ives and beyond via the MyChoice16 platform.

Step-by-step application process

  1. Log in to your MyChoice16 account.
  2. Select ‘My Applications’. To start a new application, click ‘Start a new Application’; to continue an existing one, click ‘Continue’ next to your application.
  3. Complete all sections of your Profile Template if this is your first application. For additional applications, only ‘Course Choices’ needs to be completed.
  4. Qualifications will be uploaded by the school—this section can be skipped. Your form tutor will add a reference.
  5. Complete any remaining fields or checkboxes. Click ‘Send Application’ to submit.
  6. Your application status will update (eg. Sent, Schools Hold). The school will review your application to ensure it meets the requirements, and you may be asked to discuss it with a teacher.
  7. Monitor your application regularly and respond promptly to any notifications.
  8. All applicants will be invited to an interview before a provisional offer is made.

 

Performance & Creative Arts

  • Professional Dancer / Performer
  • Choreographer
  • Dance Company Member
  • Stage Performer for Theatre, TV, or Film

Education & Teaching

  • Dance Teacher / Instructor
  • Community Dance Leader
  • Lecturer in Dance or Performing Arts

Health & Therapy

  • Dance Therapist (with further study)
  • Movement Specialist / Physiotherapy Support

Other Related Careers

  • Freelance Creative Roles
  • Arts Administration / Management
  • Event or Festival Coordinator

Lindsay McAdam – Lindsay.McAdam@astreastivo.org

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