BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts

"The course has changed my life completely. I love this course with a passion. The teachers are amazing!"

"I have gained so much from the course, both mentally & physically."

- Former Rubcion BTEC students

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About the Course

Our BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts is a Dance Pathway and takes place full time over two years. It is fully accredited by Cardiff and Vale College.

The course provides exceptional dance training, in a professional working environment for young people with talent and drive. Primarily we are looking for people with potential and a strong work ethic, who wish to pursue careers in dance. You will develop strong technique in a range of dance styles, and explore creative and performance skills, as well as studying for the academic qualifications necessary to progress to the UK’s leading conservatoires, dance and stage schools.

Learners gain valuable performance and work experience at Wales’ largest employer in the dance sector and also receive individual support and career guidance.

What you will Study

Rubicon’s Full Time Pre-Vocational Dance Course aims to nurture, educate and inspire learners. It will enhance your knowledge and technical dance skills as well as provide you with a thorough understanding of the career paths available in the sector. We are ambitious in raising the aspirations of all our learners, and we want you to have fulfilling and long term careers. We focus on developing independent, creative and intelligent thinking dancers.

We expect excellent attendance, punctuality and a commitment to hard work. There is also a strong emphasis on health, wellbeing and setting high standards. Learners become part of the day to day life of Rubicon and are taught by our experienced team of tutors, visiting artists and companies. This means that you benefit from learning a wide range of skills and develop your artistry in a way that is relevant for today’s dance industry.

You will be with us five days a week, and over two years you will study a wide range of topics including:

Anatomy and Safe Dance Practice
Body Conditioning, Fitness, Pilates and Yoga
Ballet
Contemporary
Jazz
Street
Creative Movement & Improvisation
Choreography and Performance
Community Dance
The Dance Sector and Professional Practice

You will develop your improvisation and choreographic skills, as well as learn a wide range of repertoire. There are frequent opportunities to perform, work with guest choreographers and attend workshops and performances. You will also have free access to the full range of Rubicon’s open dance classes including Tap, Street, Ballet and Contemporary, if you wish to top up your skills.

In recent years performances have included: Dance @ The Senedd; UDance; international projects Harbour; DIG and Collecting Gravity with USA artist and choreographer Terry Beck; performances at Awards ceremonies; St. David’s Hall; collaborations with Only Boys Aloud; National Museum & NDCW Youth Dance Platform; Arts & Business; as well as Dance for Camera films.

Every learner is encouraged to set individual goals and aspirations through Individual Learning Plans which are used as a basis for monitoring progress and providing pastoral support. Tutors provide regular one to one tutorials and guidance on career options within the dance sector matched to your individual skills and aspirations. Students are required to provide volunteering hours in addition to study hours. Learners provide valued support and assistance in youth classes, disabled classes and through fundraising events and initiatives.

In some circumstances we may be able to offer a shorter, one year full time “top up” course for candidates who need to develop their triple threat by improving their dance skills.