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BTEC Level 3 National Extended diploma in Performing Arts (Dance)

Our two year fully funded BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma’s in Dance are uniquely tailored to provide our learners with the essential practical, expressive, and technical skill sets, alongside embedding supportive theoretical understanding and knowledge needed to ensure a successful future for progression on to Higher / Vocational Education and the Performing Arts Industry.

We pride ourselves in delivering the latest Pearson specification in Performing Arts Practice (2019), to reflect the everchanging industry and Higher Education and Vocation course’s entry demands.

The programme layout consists of four large modules, two in each year of study with sub-units.

The four modules include:

  • Skills development
  • The Performing Arts Industry
  • Personal Performing Arts Profile
  • Collaborative Performing Arts Project

On completion of the course, learners are awarded with three overall grades, equating to UCAS points for progression on to Higher / Vocation Education. We are excited to announce that Shockout Arts have recently launched a two-year accelerated BA(HONS) Degree in Professional and Commercial Dance, which provides the perfect pathway for our BTEC students to further their studies and to enable them to enter the industry with a full BA(HONS) if there choose to take this route.

The Shockout Academy BTEC is renowned for our elite intensive training and showcases, going above and beyond the guided learning hours, in order to enrich our learners training to meet a conservatoire model, delivered by industry professionals, whilst maintaining a personal feel to support each individual and their capabilities.

Lessons consist of Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Commercial, Tap, Acting, Singing and Musical Theatre, specifically tracked to learner’s pathway in Dance or Musical Theatre.

Our past and present students and teachers have worked with some of the best performers, West end shows and TV programming in the business: Coronation Street, Hollyoaks, The Bill, Eastenders, Britainnia High, Some like it Hip Hop, Into the Hoods and many more.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements for Students at Shockout Academy BTEC 3 Extended Diploma Performing Arts Professional Dance:

At least 5 GCSEs grades A*-C, including include English and/or Math’s and/or relevant Level 2 qualifications such as BTEC Diploma / Certificate / Extended Certificate. Applicants without formal academic qualifications that demonstrate experience and/or exceptional potential can also be considered.

In addition you will be required to attend an audition as part of the application process. The quality of the audition is the primary basis on which applicants, with at least the minimum entry requirements, are selected. There is an audition charge of £30 per applicant for 2021 entry to the programme, payable directly to Shockout Arts at the audition. The audition fee is non refundable.

You will be required to pay a £500 enrolment fee for the two years of study which is non refundable 6 weeks after start date.

How to apply

  1. Fill out and the Online Application, and upload a photo of yourself
  2. Click the pay audition fee button and pay for your audition
  3. After your Application is received you will be sent an email and be allocated an audition date
  4. Confirm your audition date
  5. Attend your confirmed audition date
  6. You will then receive a letter offering you a conditional or unconditional offer
  7. You must then confirm or reject your place
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Our Facilities

All lessons take place at Studio 25 Manchester City Centre, Manchester, M4 1PE. The Campus is located on Church Street where we have eight industry standard studios.

• Eight industry standard studios
• Library
• Changing room facilities
• Canteen
• Student area
• Wi-Fi

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BTEC

More courses available to you as follows:

BTEC Level 3 National Extended diploma in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)

Our fully funded level 3 BTEC diploma course offers the opportunity to acquire and develop essential technical, artistic and theoretical skills.

Award: BTEC 3 Extended Diploma

UCAS code: Not Applicable

Attendance: Full Time

Duration: 2 Years

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