THE COURSE

Performers Course - NBS Diploma in Professional Dance

Year One

Dance Studies: Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Modern Theatre Dance.

Performance Studies: Drama, Singing, Repertoire, Choreography, Stage Technique & Preparation.

Contextual Studies: Music, Anatomy for the Dancer, Fitness, Health & Safety, Dance History.

Ancillary Subjects: Pilates, Body Conditioning, Introduction to Teaching Studies.

Syllabus Studies: RAD Major Examinations, ISTD Major Examinations; Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre Dance

Year Two

Dance Studies: Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Modern Theatre Dance.

Performance Studies: Drama, Singing, Repertoire, Choreography, Stage Technique & Preparation.

Contextual Studies: Music, Anatomy for the Dancer, Fitness, Health & Safety, Dance History, Community Outreach.

Ancillary Subjects: Pilates, Body Conditioning, Stage Fighting.

Classical Focus: Additional subjects, Repertoire, Pas De Deux, Pointe Work, Solos.

Jazz/Theatre Focus: Additional subjects, Jazz, Tap, Drama, Vocal Studies.

Syllabus Options: RAD Major Examinations, ISTD Major Examinations in Ballet, Tap and Modern Theatre Dance, ISTD Foundation in Dance Instruction Examinations in Ballet, Modern and Tap.

Year Three

Dance Studies: Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary.

Performance Studies: Drama, Singing, Choreography, Audition Technique.

Contextual Studies: Music, Professional and Employment Skills.

Ancillary Subjects: Pilates, Stage Fighting, Body Conditioning, Acro.

Classical Focus: Additional subjects, Repertoire, Pas De Deux, Virtuosity, Solos.

Jazz/Theatre Focus: Additional subjects, Jazz Doublework, Repertoire, Jazz Tap, Acro, Microphone Technique, Drama, Vocal Studies.

Syllabus Options: RAD Major Examinations including Solo Seal, ISTD Major Examinations in Ballet, Tap and Modern Theatre Dance, ISTD Foundation in Dance Instruction Examinations in Ballet, Modern and Tap.

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