Course Summary

Put your best foot forward with this practical dance course, designed by professional dance practitioners. Develop the skills and knowledge required to become a performer, choreographer, or teacher through technical training, creative workshops and performance. You will undertake continuous training in contemporary, ballet, jazz, urban and commercial techniques and be encouraged to explore a variety of dance processes and movement styles to become a versatile performer. You will experience working as a simulated dance company in creative and collaborative projects led by expert teachers, professional choreographers and external dance companies. Dance students benefit from a number of close working links with industry, including Dance City, Fertile Ground, Dora Frankel and Eliot Smith. You will attend workshops and masterclasses from various performers and choreographers to help you gain experience. Our students also have an exclusive opportunity to learn and perform with the Martha Graham Company. Successful completion of the Certificate in Higher Education programme will provide the opportunity to audition for direct entry to the BA (Hons) Dance course at Newcastle College University Centre. Alternatively, you can take your skills into the commercial or contemporary industry, working within performance, choreography, teaching or dance production

Course Details - Modules

• Contemporary Techniques • Ballet • Understanding the Body • Choreography • Jazz, Urban, and Commercial Techniques • Professional Practice Performance • Transferable Skills • Dance Appreciation.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Students are taught through: • Practical technique classes • Creative workshops • Industry observation and placement • Seminars • Lectures • Classroom activities • Self-directed training, rehearsal and study. Students are assessed through: • Practical technique exercises • Performance • Practical and creative tasks • Academic essays • Reports • Creative portfolio.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: W502

Institution code: N23

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 91%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 9000.0 Year 1
England 9000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Scotland 9000.0 Year 1
Wales 9000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA

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