SIXTH FORM

QUALIFICATION IN PERFORMING ARTS

 

The Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts is a comprehensive 2-year study programme, designed for students aged 16-19 who aspire to go on to vocational college to study dance or musical theatre. The course is practical and largely performance-based. The course of study complies with the Government's requirement for young people to stay in education until the age of 18 and carries full UCAS Tariff Points, at least equivalent to studying three A-Levels.

 

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We offer different pathways within the two-year course, so you can choose to focus on either:

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• Dance - designed for those who wish to focus on deepening and refining their skills in this area;

• Acting - designed for those who wish to focus on pursuing a career in acting;

• Musical Theatre - designed to support those students who wish to pursue careers as actors, singers or all-round ‘triple threat’ performers. 

 

In addition, all students will study core course content which will give you experience in the following areas:​

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• Managing performing arts projects

• Self-analysis and reflection

• Appreciation of the industry and your future role in it

• Presentation and audition technique

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VOCATIONAL TRAINING

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Whilst you are studying at KLDC Sixth, we will also provide you with an individual, intensive training program to make sure you have the level of technical skill, experience and self-confidence required to become a strong contender for a place at the best Higher Education establishments in the industry. We will help you to build a strong base of 'triple-threat' technical skill in dancing, singing and acting coupled with a committed work ethic and a broad understanding of the performing arts industry. Depending on your pathway, this may include some of the following:

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• Acting – Voice, Improvisation, Classical Theatre, Physical Theatre and Acting Styles.

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• Singing – Group Singing, Repertoire, Presentation & Acting Through Song, Musicianship and Individual Singing Technique.

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• Dance – Ballet, Pointe Work, Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), Acrobatic Dance, Commercial, Pilates, Creative Dance, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary and Body Conditioning.

 

• Musical Theatre – Integrated Performance.

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INDIVIDUAL TUTORIALS

 

As a student at KLDC Sixth, you will also receive valuable 1:1 tutorials, which will be tailored to your individual needs. These could include any of the following areas:

 

• Coaching for vocational auditions

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• Guidance on headshots, self-tapes and video show-reels

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• Audition/interview technique

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• Voice coaching for singing and acting

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• Repertoire

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• Careers advice

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• Performance coaching if you play a musical instrument 

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• Choreography of solo dances

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• Student welfare

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• Support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) 

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• Coaching for ISTD Diploma in Dance Education (DDE), which can be offered as an optional extra.

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• Coaching for LAMDA qualifications in Acting or Musical Theatre, which can be offered as
  optional extras.

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Throughout the course you will be working with our highly experienced tutors, who have a thorough understanding of what colleges and universities are looking for in auditions. We will guide you through the dance/drama school audition process from start to finish, including helping you with UCAS, personal statements, headshots, when and where to apply, audition repertoire, interview technique, etc.

 

Our class sizes are small which ensures that we are able to work with each student individually and support you through your training. The two years will be intense, both mentally and physically, but your resulting sense of achievement and progression will be highly rewarding. A typical day starts at 9am and finishes at 4pm. The end of the course is celebrated with a showcase performance and a graduation ceremony.

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Alongside these weekly classes, we have regular guest workshops and masterclasses with experts from the industry and major colleges.

 

KLDC Sixth is proud to have exceptional pastoral care, with physical and mental health being top priorities.