14 Dance Preparatory Programs in Europe

Our Foundation Dance course is designed to give you intense training over two-terms to develop your skills and artistry in preparation to access degree level education. We will strengthen your skills in a range of different techniques while developing you as a versatile and confident performer.

Delivered in partnership with The Customs House Theatre, this one-year performing arts programme will help you to learn and develop skills in dance, drama and singing in a professional working environment.

His course is your first steps to a successful career in the performing arts industry. Gain an introduction to the performing arts industry and develop a range of performance techniques, rehearsal skills and technical skills in both performing arts and music as well as the opportunity to set up your own performing arts events.

This top-rated and exciting course will build skills and knowledge in all aspects of the performing arts industry.

The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts at the City of Westminster College offers a comprehensive and immersive education for aspiring performers and production professionals. This dynamic program provides students with the opportunity to develop their talents and skills across a range of disciplines within the performing arts.

If you were born to perform – as an actor, a dancer or a musical theatre performer – or even if you want to work behind the scenes, you’ll absolutely love the passion, enthusiasm and creative atmosphere that infects everyone in our Performing Arts department, here at The Manchester College.

Through technique and choreography classes, you will learn about both historical and current dance practices ensuring that you will be inspired by the dance world around you! You will study a range of dance styles before deciding which styles to use for your final assessment.

AEF Dance Certificate Program qualifies successful students to be recognized as performers with chorographical skills. The program also serves as an ideal basis from which to access a range of dance professions.

To touch, to move, to inspire - this is the true gift of dance. Exploring the work of some of the foremost names in dance will lead to giving you an understanding of their techniques and how to apply them to your own creative work, developing your confidence as an inspiring choreographer, whilst also developing your skills as a performer.

This course is a mixture of technical exercises and sequences given by the tutor and room for improvisation and self-expression. You will also develop your dance compositional skills by using German Tanztheater's tools, as this course is regularly performing in Morley College's Dance events.

A Level Dance is an exciting, challenging course that explores theory through the practical application of knowledge. It is totally different from any private dance tuition you may have experienced and celebrates many different styles, from ballet to jazz. Everyone brings something different to the course and you will grow in confidence as you actively develop your own choreographic voice within a collaborative, supportive environment.

We follow the AQA specification at Bilborough Sixth Form College. You’ll be taught in a dedicated dance studio, with a sprung floor, mirrored walls, and portable sound and lighting equipment. Practical exams take place in our wonderfully equipped Theatre. It is desirable, but not essential, that you have dance experience – and you must show enthusiasm, passion and a willingness to experiment with different styles.

The ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) DDE is an initial accredited teaching qualification at Level 4, aimed at students from 16 years or older who wish to begin training as a dance teacher. Bird College offers the DDE in Modern, Tap and Imperial Classical Ballet as extra-curricular classes to those students who are taking the Degree or Diploma courses. This intensive course runs throughout the Christmas, Easter and half term holidays and is led by one of the ISTD’s Senior Examiners.

Through the study of a selection of core flamenco rhythms, you will be given a thorough grounding in all aspects of Flamenco dance technique, including castanet work.