Assessors

All assessors employed by Trinity to assess the National Professional Qualification are or have been professionally active in their area of expertise. They are selected for their high level of professional experience both within the performance area of the discipline and in its related field of training.

The Trinity assessor has a multi-faceted role: moderating the provider's internal assessment systems; assessing final year students in performance; ongoing scrutiny of validated courses

Dance Programme Content

Core studies are offered in contemporary dance technique, choreography and
choreological studies. You will also be able to choose from a range of electives covering a variety of practical and contextual areas, which may include:

Anatomy for Dancers Classical Ballet Technique Community Studies Contact Improvisation Dance in Education Issues of Dance Culture Jazz Dance Technique 21st Century Dance Labanotation Physical Theatre Laban Workshop Music for Dance Pilates-based Body Conditioning Repertory Teaching Dance Technique Teaching Studies If you are a full time student you may take up to 17 x 1.5 hour sessions per week and if part time 9 x 1.5 hour sessions per week. In addition you are expected to attend the One Year Programme Seminar each week. All students study two contemporary dance styles during their programme. For part time students the 2 years are designed as follows: Year 1 you will take 2 x contemporary technique classes in one style + 1 technical training support class and choreological studies plus electives. Year 2 you will take 2 x your second technique style and choreography plus electives.

Diploma in Dance Studies

Diploma in Dance this programme will foster your personal and professional development, and nurture your practice and understanding of dance, whatever your age, background or experience.

You will gain a strong foundation in dance and build upon your interests, experiences and abilities. Areas of study are offered, as relevant, at introductory level and more advanced levels to allow you to develop your skills appropriately.

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Essential Information

Full time: 10 Months
Part time: 20 Months

Programme Specifications

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Assessment

You will be assessed in each component of study by continuous assessment and practical or written assignments.

Entry Requirements

The programme caters for people with a variety of experience and backgrounds, and the entry requirements reflect this. Professional (not necessarily dance) experience, a first degree or other relevant qualifications are accepted and you must show strong motivation to undertake a dance studies programme to further your professional development. English Language Competency requirements also apply

Diploma in Professional Dance

The word ‘professional’ is key in the naming of this qualification as it was developed specifically to recognise the high level of skill and talent that emerges from some of the most prestigious of England’s professional dance and performing arts training institutions. The uniqueness of the qualification stems from the way it was developed following advice from members of the theatrical profession and the participating professional training schools.

What will I study?

The course aims to develop the artistic, creative, technical and professional skills that a dancer needs in order to fully prepare for a varied and high-level career in the Dance. Your course will include a minimum of three dance disciplines and /or choreography plus supporting professional studies that aim to enable you to sustain a long-term career. You will have opportunities to perform and most colleges bring in a range of working professionals, dancers and choreographers for you to work with. Each validated course is different and will provide the Diploma within its own curriculum.

What do I need to do to get the qualification?

You need to have successfully auditioned at a school for a course that has been validated to provide the Diploma by Trinity College London. The school will then register their most promising students for the National Diploma. Your responsibility is to work hard to attain a high level of competence on the course you attend.

Does the qualification have any standing?

The National Diploma in Professional Dance is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA). It is placed at level six on the National Qualifications Framework. This means that it is at least comparable in terms of vocational competence to the standards required for honours degrees and graduate diplomas.

Conversion of the National Professional Diploma’s to BA (Hons) Professional Practice.

The National Diploma as a level 6 qualification on the National Qualifications Framework is an APL route onto some MA programmes, including the MA Professional Practice at Middlesex University. However, students may first wish to acquire a more academically oriented qualification at the same level.

Therefore, students who have successfully completed their Trinity National Diploma, can apply to Middlesex University to take the BA conversion course. The BA (Hons.) Professional Practice (BAPP) has been created especially for students who have graduated from Trinity validated Providers who have been awarded the National Professional Diploma in Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre or Production Skills. The course gives participants the opportunity to convert their diploma to a BA (Hons.) while carrying on their professional activities. Taken over one year, participants will be required to compile a professional portfolio and undertake a practice based project.

For more information on the BA (Hons.) Professional Practice, please click here

Where can I study for this Qualification?

Arts Educational School, Tring
Cambridge Performing Arts
Elmhurst
English National Ballet School
Hammond School
Kate Simmons Dance
Laine Theatre Arts
Millennium Dance 2000
Northern Ballet School
Performers College
Stella Mann College
The Urdang Academy