Colne Dance AcademyPart of The Colne Community School & College

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in September

2012The Colne Community School & CollegeChurch RoadBrightlingseaEssex CO7 0QLwww.colne.essex.sch.uk

Once you have completed your BTEC you have the option to continue your education or to start out in the world of work. Past CDA students have used their qualifications in these areas:

University

Students have pursued their studies in the performing arts at degree level at a range of universities in the UK. Our course is recognised as equivalent to one or two A Levels and as such carries the same amount of UCAS points.

Specialist College

There are many specialist performing arts colleges in the UK and past students have been successful in gaining places on their courses. The CDA programme includes a high percentage of practical units which help to prepare our young performers for this type of training.

The Workplace

Our programme is highly vocational and students are encouraged to use real life examples in their work. A unit in business studies is a key part of the course and helps to equip students with the skills needed to impress employers and become effective members of the industry.

For more information about careers in the performing arts industry please see www.ukperformingarts.co.uk or www.cdet.org.uk.

Where are they now?

The Colne Community School & CollegeChurch RoadBrightlingseaEssex CO7 0QLwww.colne.essex.sch.uk

For more information or to apply please contact our Dance Department: Miss Gregory sgregory@colne.essex.sch.uk Miss Harris sharris@colne.essex.sch.uk

PE & Dance Faculty Office 01206 309973

Contemporary DanceChoreography

Jazz Dance

Performance Skills

The Performing Arts Business

Urban Dance

Rehearsing For Performance

Performing to an audience

Performance Workshop

Audition Technique

Colne Dance Academy was established in 2006 and our core aim is to provide a high quality dance programme that is highly vocational and relevant to the needs of this ever expanding industry. There is the option to study a one or two A Level equivalent programme and both are recognised by universities and are awarded the equivalent amount of UCAS points.

The BTEC Diploma is structured in units and is 100% coursework. Over the course of the programme students will complete 24 - 36 assignments and each one will require them to perform, present or evaluate in a practical way. The final grade awarded will be on the Pass, Merit and Distinction scale with Distinction being equivalent to an A grade.

Colne Dance Academy @ Colne CollegeSubject choices & application

BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance)Create - Perform - Achieve

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Colne Dance Academy was established in 2006 and our core aim is to provide a high quality dance programme that is vocational and relevant to the needs of this ever expanding industry. There is the option to study a one or two A Level equivalent programme and both are recognised by universities and are awarded the equivalent amount of UCAS points.

The BTEC Diploma is structured in units and is 100% coursework. Over the course of the programme students will complete 24 - 36 assignments and each one will require them to perform, present or evaluate in a practical way. The final grade awarded will be on the Pass, Merit and Distinction scale with Distinction being equivalent to an A grade.

Colne College offers a wide range of A Level and BTEC courses that can be studied alongside the CDA programme.

How to applyVisit the college website and download our prospectus and application

pack. When we receive your completed forms we will invite you to audition in which you will perform a solo and take part in a dance workshop. Once we have received a reference request and your

predicted exam results we may make you an offer of a place.

We are looking for dancers with determination, dedication and creativity, could it be you?