If you dream of becoming a singer, dancer or all-round performer, then Level 3 Musical Theatre and Dance is the right course for you.

Musical Theatre and Dance are the key disciplines studied on this pathway and involve a rigorous and challenging study package to give you industry-standard skills needed to succeed. These skills include; jazz, contemporary, anatomy, body conditioning, drama analysis, devising your own work to singing and music theory.

You will also work towards small and large scale productions and take part in a range of industry experiences including flash-mobs, competitions, workshops and theatre trips.

This exciting course will provide professional training enabling you to access a range of higher education and career options.

The full extended diploma is two years long.

  • Jazz
  • Contemporary
  • Ballet
  • Body Conditioning
  • Anatomy and Fitness
  • Acting
  • Directing
  • Devised Theatre
  • Scripted Musical
  • Drama Analysis
  • Vocal Technique
  • Acting Through Song
  • Music Theory
  • Sight Singing
  • Ensemble and Solo Performance
  • Performance Skills
  • Professionalism
  • Discipline
  • Confidence
  • Resilience
  • Creativity

  • Barcelona Residential Trip
  • Workshops with industry professionals and companies such as Northern School of contemporary dance, Royal
  • Academy of Dramatic Art and Urdang.
  • Links with Sheffield Theatres, Phoenix Dance Theatre, CAST, Doncaster as well as a host of community links.
  • Strong links with Liverpool institute of Performing Arts (LIPA).
  • Theatre trips to Sheffield Theatres
  • Inter-college competitions
  • Industry professional subject specific staff, all have worked in tv, film, theatres and cruise ships allowing for really high quality teaching and learning

  • Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English or a performing arts related Level 2 qualification with a Merit grade and GCSE English grade 4 or above
  • Audition and Interview process

You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing info@rotherham.ac.uk or by calling 01709 362111.

Higher Education (including dance and drama schools).

If you need further advice or guidance please contact the Enquiries Team on 01709 362111.

Uniform for all performers consists of:

  • Black t-shirt or leotard with black bottoms and black jazz shoes.
  • Ladies black or tan character shoes are desired but not essential for work in heels.
  • All Students will be required to pay a £35 enrichment fee at the start of the course to cover materials, performance costs and workshops. Students in receipt of bursary may be eligible for financial support through the college student services.

All of the staff have been amazing to me over the years. After failing my GCSE English in school, I was given extra lessons at college, which enabled me to pass the exam. I have also had regular meetings with my career coach, who has been fantastic in helping me explore my options and provided some really useful information and advice.
Jessica Chesters
Jessica Chesters Early Years and Education
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