Higher Diploma in Dance Studies [Full-Time]
Course Overview
The Higher Diploma in Dance Studies is an 18-month full-time programme that provides a comprehensive conservatory-informed education from foundational technique through to advanced professional and creative practice. The programme is structured across three phases of six months each.
– Phase 1 (Months 1 to 6) establishes technical and physical foundations across all major dance forms alongside general English for Academic Purposes. Students develop rigorous technique in contemporary dance, classical ballet, urban, hip hop and jazz, improvisation, and physical conditioning.
– Phase 2 (Months 7 to 12) builds performance skills, choreographic practice, intercultural dance competencies and research writing, culminating in a formal performance showing. Students also begin advanced work in contemporary dance, ballet and Asian dance.
– Phase 3 (Months 13 to 18) is the professional and creative capstone phase, comprising advanced choreographic practice, dance science, academic scholarship, professional practice, an industry project and the independent final project.
AUDITION REQUIRED
All applicants must attend an audition comprising a 1–3 minute self-choreographed or self-directed movement solo demonstrating physical range, performance commitment and creative intention.
Duration
- Academic Instruction : 18 Months – 3 Phases (Full-Time)
Modules
Refer to brochure for list of modules.
Course Delivery Mode
Blend of classroom-based (in-person), synchronous (online) and asynchronous (independent) learning
Teacher to Student Ratio
Maximum 1:40
Assessment Method
Classroom participation, assignments / projects and examinations
Graduation Criteria
Students who have successfully completed the course by passing every compulsory module will graduate and be awarded the diploma
Applicant must meet the following requirements to enroll into the course:
Age
- Minimum 17 years old
Academic Qualifications
- One of the following:
(a) Completion of the IMSC Diploma in Dance Studies (or an equivalent diploma from a recognised institution) with a minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.5; OR
(b) Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level results (minimum 2 H2 passes and 1 H1 pass, or equivalent); OR
(c) International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma, minimum 24 points);
(d) Polytechnic Diploma from a recognised Singapore polytechnic with demonstrated dance background; OR
(e) Overseas qualification recognised by IMSC as equivalent to GCE A-Level standard.
Applicants entering via route (b) to (e) who have not completed the IMSC Diploma in Dance Studies must demonstrate prior formal dance training of at least 3 years at studio, school or equivalent level.
Mature Candidates
- Mature candidates (minimum 30 years old with at least 5 years of working experience in the creative, arts, or design industries) with a relevant industry background.
English Language Proficiency
- GCE ‘O’ Level Pass in English; or IELTS ≥ 6.0 or equivalent; or TOEFL ≥ 60 and above; or Pearson Test of English (PTE) ≥ 50; or Duolingo English Test Score (DET) ≥ 85; or Pass in IMSC Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test.
Refer to brochure for exact cost and breakdown of items.
You may also reach out to our course consultants for more information.
Study Loan
The Telecoms Credit Co-operative (TCC) offers special and attractive loan packages for local IMSC students. For more information on the loan plan, interested applicants should contact TCC directly at 6319 3700.
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Intakes
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