Course fees are £2,900, and instalment plans are available. Some students may be eligible for support with fees from local charitable trusts. The Garage team is happy to provide a list of organisations that can be approached for financial assistance. All fundraising must be complete prior to the start of the course. A limited number of full and partial scholarships may be available. Enroll in both the GCSE Dance and GCSE Drama courses and get a course fee discount.
Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.
Course Summary
Our GCSE qualifications programme is a great place for anyone 13+ to begin their training. The course offers superb opportunities to learn more about the skills and discipline required to become a performer.
This includes analysing professional works as well as developing practical skills. Delivering the courses outside of school/college hours allows pupils to gain an extra GCSE alongside school study which helps them to stand out more when applying for further education.
Adult learners are also welcome.
We place excellence at the core of our programmes, so our offer is simple - if you want to learn in professional dance studios, with highly qualified and experienced tutors, alongside practising artists, and with access to high profile performance and workshop opportunities, then you should be studying at The Garage.
Course Details
The course will comprise of 3 key modules – Performance, Choreography and Dance Appreciation. Students are invited to explore a wide range of dance styles, with set works covering contemporary, ballet and hip-hop.
Each weekly session will comprise of a two-hour class of choreography and dance appreciation. Sessions will be complemented by tutorials, performance trips, masterclasses, guest tutors, a high-profile performance opportunity and free access to our participation class programme for the duration of your course.
Course fees are £4180, and instalment plans are available (£400 deposit on acceptance of place on course, then 19 monthly payments of £199). Some students may be eligible for support with fees from local charitable trusts. The Garage team is happy to provide a list of organisations that can be approached for financial assistance. All fundraising must be complete prior to the start of the course. A limited number of full and partial scholarships may be available. Enrol in both the GCSE Dance and GCSE Drama courses and get a course fee discount of 20%.
The course is part-time and lasts 21-months. It takes place every Tuesday, term time only 6-8pm, starting October 2026-June 2028.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
PRACTICAL: Performance (30%), Choreography (30%)
WRITTEN: Dance appreciation (40%)
Entry requirements
The course if for ages 13+ and adult learners are welcome. There are no formal entry requirements, however students must be able to demonstrate the ability to take on both the practical and theoretical elements of the course. Therefore auditions will include both written and practical tasks.
Please complete an application form via this link: https://www.thegarage.org.uk/qualifications-application-form/
Your next steps...
Some students may be invited to join one of our performance companies.
It's an ideal pathway into further education such as A-Levels, BTECs in Dance, Drama, Theatre Studies and Performing Arts