VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO PREPARE
THE NEXT GENERATION OF DANCERS
The Foundation Year is a practical, performance-based programme that helps students who have the potential for full time vocational training but not yet the necessary technical standard required for entry.
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The course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. Students on the course will study a range of subjects that will underpin their future study and also gain valuable experience of vocational training, with full access to the School's facilities.
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On successful completion of the course, graduates will automatically be awarded a place to study on the School's degree course.
FOUNDATION
YEAR
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The primary focus of the Foundation course is classical ballet and the preparation process for advanced training.
Following a daily ballet class, students will partake in several classes in Pointe Work/Men’s Technique, Virtuosity, Repertoire and Variations to provide a well-rounded classical training.
In addition, students will also develop skills in Contemporary Dance, Technical Jazz Technique, Body Conditioning and Choreography. A unique aspect of the Foundation course is the integration of physical and mental well-being within the programme, this aims to help students develop skills of resilience, empowerment and independence throughout the year and help students make a smooth transition into vocational training.
The Foundation course is delivered full-time Mon-Fri and follows the same term structure as the BA (Hons) Ballet Performance programme.
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Modules of Study include;
Foundation skills in Classical Ballet
Foundation skills in Technical Jazz
Foundation skills in Contemporary Dance
Physical and Emotional Wellbeing in Dance
Creativity in Choreography
Academic skills for the Performing Arts
