Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
On this one-year course you will work towards the University of the Arts (UAL) Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Productions Arts (Dance). The course is the equivalent of four GCSEs.
Our Dance diploma programme provides a broad base of professional training in a range of dance style, learning the fundamentals and techniques required to progress within dance based study.
Performance opportunities are built into the curriculum throughout both years, ranging from informal, in-studio presentations of work to full evening performances staged in our very own Platform Theatre.
Technical training and performance are combined with creative practice and choreography, as well as challenging theory and research. You will be enabled to think critically about dance, enhancing your understanding of the industry and your development as a performer and practitioner.
City College's dance programme enables students to take increased ownership of their own training path, while producing dance students who have the versatility to progress onto Level 3 study within Performing arts.
Follow the dance department’s Instagram @ccn_dance for update and examples of current students' work.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Industry standard facilities
At our college you will have access to industry-standard facilities and get to use top of the range equipment. On our campus you’ll find media suites, TV studios, design labs, workshops, hair & beauty salons, working kitchens and a live theatre.
Gain real experiences of work
All of our courses will provide you with outstanding experiences of work and prepare you for your future career. You will work with real employers and customers and build connections.
A unique student experience
This is what really sets us apart. At our college you will experience the freedom to be yourself. Being part of an active Students’ Union, having opportunities to travel and enjoying live entertainment are just a few of the amazing opportunities available to you.
Entry Requirements
Following on from a successful college admission audition and interview, you will need to achieve four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language.
You will also need dance skills and practical knowledge (including level of health and fitness to study intensively).
How You Will Be Assessed
The University of the Arts (UAL) Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts is assessed through a series of projects that are designed to broaden your skills, experience and expertise. The projects are multi-disciplinary and you will be expected to work collaboratively and proactively with fellow students.
Much of the written evidence, which supports your performance work, is in the form of a digital portfolio. You will need to update this regularly to document your development and research. Other evidence may include presentations, essays and portfolios.
Course Progression
After successful completion of the Level 2 Dance Diploma course, you could move on to study on one of our Level 3 Extended Diplomas in Performing Arts, providing you meet the entry requirements.
Where Your Course Can Take You
Previous students have gone onto study at top vocational schools including but not limited to Bird, Laine, London Studio Centre, Rambert, Urdang, Performers, London Contemporary Dance School, Laban, Wilkes, Stella Mann, Addict, Shockout and many more. For those students who choose not to pursue careers within the production and performing arts industries the course provides fantastic opportunities to develop collaborative working skills, problem-solving, creative and the higher order evaluative skills demanded by universities and employers.
Fees
If you are a UK or home- fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 years and over please contact the Advice Shop. Please check our Finance pages for information on loans, bursaries, fee information and student travel offers that are available. Alternatively please contact the Advice Shop.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Industry standard facilities
At our college you will have access to industry-standard facilities and get to use top of the range equipment. On our campus you’ll find media suites, TV studios, design labs, workshops, hair & beauty salons, working kitchens and a live theatre.
Gain real experiences of work
All of our courses will provide you with outstanding experiences of work and prepare you for your future career. You will work with real employers and customers and build connections.
A unique student experience
This is what really sets us apart. At our college you will experience the freedom to be yourself. Being part of an active Students’ Union, having opportunities to travel and enjoying live entertainment are just a few of the amazing opportunities available to you.
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