Description
The Advanced Diploma in Dance (Performance), is a one-year intensive course that will help you achieve your dream of becoming a versatile and talented dance artist with a successful career in the dance and creative industries.
Our course takes a holistic approach, fostering creative expression through a rigorous combination of technique training, collaborative projects, performance opportunities, and applied professional practices. Our inclusive learning environment encourages your individuality, builds your confidence, and develops your creativity.
You will take part in a range of classes including ballet, jazz, urban dance, classical repertoire, contemporary techniques, choreography, dance science, performance-making, music, fitness, and somatic practices. As our student, you will explore and apply a wide range of highly specialized technical, creative, and conceptual skills to express your ideas and perspectives required for your chosen dance style.
In addition to these classes, you will have the opportunity to work alongside an array of creative disciplines, including music, musical theater, visual arts, and design. Our safe and supportive environment will enable you to present your creative ideas to your peers and staff, fostering teamwork while simultaneously building your individual identity and profile.
Our experienced team of lecturers and industry experts will support you throughout the study, helping you discover your potential and guide you toward your professional development goals. You will attend guest lectures, workshops, and masterclasses that will enhance and sharpen your thinking and technical abilities. Through public performances and the year-end industry showcase, you will gain the confidence and experience needed to perform in front of an audience.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will have gained professional and transferable skills needed to excel in your profession and the confidence to pursue a successful career in dance companies and related industries. We celebrate diversity and commit to fostering an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment, where all students are treated fairly, regardless of cultural background, ability, gender, or sexual orientation.
Embark on this exciting journey with us and become the dance artist you’ve always dreamed of being!
Key Highlights
- Explore and be immersed in the social, cultural and philosophical debates that underpin creativity, dance, and the creative industries.
- Emphasis on self-expression and practice-based learning.
- Regular workshop sessions with directors, choreographers and industry professionals whilst training.
- Learn from an experienced and supportive team of tutors who offer innovative approaches and perspectives to choreographic and dance practice
- Opportunity to perform original and directed work in a range of professional settings
- Opportunity to work in a creative, collaborative and supportive environment Develop critical thinking and acquire rigorous dance training; informed by current trends and issues.
- Foster networks with industry professionals, dance companies and cultural organizations in Singapore and the region
Level Award
Advanced Diploma
Career Pathways
Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to progress to the Bachelor Degree Level
OR
- Dancer,
- Performer,
- Choreographer,
- Community Arts Worker,
- Educator,
- Dance Instructor,
- Dance Film Maker,
- Dance Journalist/Critic,
- Movement Director,
- Dance Facilitator,
- Assistant Curator,
- Dance/Arts/ Culture Officer,
- Dance Researcher,
- Dance Producer,
- Dance Photographer,
- Dance Projects Coordinator or Administrator.
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years old
- Minimum of two ‘A’ Level subject passes (not including General Paper) or their equivalent; OR
- Diploma in Dance (Performance) awarded by Capital College of the Arts, Management and Technology (CCAMT); AND
- The student will need to submit a statement of purpose and pass an audition and interview.
- Other qualifications which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Minimum English proficiency requirements
English Proficiency Requirements
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (500–800 WORDS)
The student will need to describe their interest, involvement and experience in dance performance and/or the performing arts more broadly. Performing experience can include work done with arts organizations or events such as film, performance, festivals, exhibitions. These can also be student projects that you worked on.
Audition
Students will need to prepare a 2–3-minute solo dance piece (any genre), showing their creative movement and style. You might respond to one the following themes as prompt:
- technology
- nature/ the environment
- popular culture
- elements (e.g. water, fire, earth, etc)
Students will be assessed on the following criteria:
- physical skills and facility
- range of movement qualities
- musicality
- spatial awareness
- presence
- response to task
- creative choices
Audition tapes to be submitted online for international students.
INTERVIEW
The student will need to participate in a dialogue in relation to the submitted statement of purpose and audition – What are your motivations for choosing this course? Share your interest, influence and aspiration. What do you hope to achieve in this programme? You should also share how this programme might prepare you for your future career path.
Course Structure
- Acting
- Musical Theatre Techniques
- Industry and Career
- Performance Production
Teacher-Student Ratio
- Tutorial 1:25
- Lectural 1:80
Graduation Requirements:
- Attendance requirement
- Module Grade: minimum 50% for each module.
Duration
12 Months – 2 semesters (full-time)
Academic Calendar
Fees
Total Tuition Fees: SGD$19,000 (subjected to 9% GST)
excluding non-tuition fees and miscellaneous fees
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