Dance (Performing Arts) - Level 3 Vocational

Applications Open: 21st November 2025 (9.00am)

Applications Close: 13th February 2026 (4.00pm)

How to apply:

- All INTERNAL applicants MUST apply via Applicaa using this link (coming soon!)

- All EXTERNAL applicants MUST apply via Kent Choices using this link https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login

- All correspondence between learners and the school after an application is made will be via Applicaa.

- All applicants (internal and external) will be invited in for a 1-1 guidance meeting.

- Those who have a successful guidance meeting will be offered a place to study at St John's Sixth Form from September 2026.

For some people, dance is simply the way in which they express themselves. Joy, sadness, loneliness, love... if you can imagine how dance would portray human emotions and stories, this course is for you.

Step inside the world of dance and gain knowledge and understanding of the dancer in action and the skills involved in performance. Through the analysis, interpretation and evaluation of dances you will gain an appreciation and understanding of their historical and cultural context. You’ll take your first steps in developing your own creativity as a dancer and choreographer. Not to mention keeping fit!

• Unit 34: Developing skills and techniques for performance - Learners explore technical performance skills with a focus on developing skills and techniques in at least two performance styles.

• Unit 3: Group workshop performance - Learners explore and integrate creative, physical and vocal skills and techniques, working collaboratively to create a performance in response to a given stimulus.

• Unit 12: Contemporary Dance - Learners develop their knowledge, skills and techniques with an emphasis on practical development, application and performance skills.

• Unit 11: Street dance – Learners develop their knowledge, skills and techniques with an emphasis on practical development, application and performance skills.

• Unit 10: Jazz Dance – Leaners develop their knowledge, skills and techniques with an emphasis on practical development, application and performance skills.

Two units will be set and externally assessed by the exam board. Two units will be assessed internally through written coursework and live performance as well as practical rehearsal skills. PEARSON may also request internal units of work for external examination.

Entry Requirements:

A minimum of 5 subjects at GCSE Grade 4/BTEC Level 2 Pass or higher:

Including

- Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Literature

- If Dance has not been studied at BTEC Level 2 or GCSE, an audition will be required to gain admission to the course.

In addition to the performing arts sector-specific content, this qualification provides learners with the opportunity to develop all-round performance skills and transferable skills such as self-confidence, self-presentation, personal discipline, time management and organisational skills which are highly regarded by higher education and employers.

Other Career ideas?

Here are some ideas to consider:

• Become a dance teacher. ...
• Choreograph. ...
• Work in arts administration for a dance company or theater. ...
• Become a yoga or Pilates instructor. ...
• Marketing for dancers. ...
• Become a dance photographer or videographer. ...
• Costume or clothing designer. ...
• Become a physical therapist or dance medicine specialist.
• Youth and Community Worker.