Dance with Fitness: NQ (Level 6)

Dance student being lifted by a partner, demonstrating balance and trust during a contemporary dance routine.

Qualification

Study Mode

Full Time

Duration

1 Year - 2.5 Days per week

Start date

Aug 2026

Campus

Easterhouse

Applications open January 2026

Course overview

Train, move and perform with strength, style and stamina.

This exciting and physically demanding course blends dance performance, choreography and fitness training, giving you the creative and technical grounding needed for work or further study in both the performing arts and fitness industries.

You’ll train in Jazz, Contemporary and Commercial dance, while developing your understanding of fitness instruction, anatomy, nutrition and holistic wellbeing. Guided by industry-experienced tutors, you’ll work on a mix of creative and prescriptive projects that build your performance ability, body awareness and professional discipline.

The course is highly practical and physically intensive, featuring conditioning, leaps, turns, floor work, partnering, and choreography-based sessions designed to enhance both dance skill and physical fitness. A good level of stamina and capability is essential for full participation, and you’ll be supported to build strength, flexibility and endurance throughout.

This programme also introduces key professional practices including choreography, group instruction and holistic training — making it the perfect bridge to higher-level study in either Dance, Performing Arts or Fitness at Glasgow Kelvin College.

This course is ideal for:

Aspiring dancers and performers who want to combine creative performance and fitness training.
Learners passionate about physical wellbeing, choreography and teaching.
Students planning to progress to HND Performing Arts or HND Fitness, Health & Exercise.
Energetic, collaborative individuals who thrive in a physically active environment

What you will learn

You’ll gain the technical, creative and fitness-based skills needed to excel in dance and performance:

Dance Techniques – Jazz, Contemporary and Commercial styles.
Fitness Techniques – Exercise to Music, Conditioning and Circuit Training.
Anatomy for Dance and Fitness – understanding body mechanics and safe practice.
Nutrition & Holistic Training – health, wellbeing and body awareness.
Choreography & Performance – creating, rehearsing and performing original work.
Fitness Teaching Techniques – leading group sessions and developing instructional skills.
Professional Etiquette – teamwork, reliability and communication.
Group Training Technique – class planning and delivery within a fitness or performance context.

Learning is delivered through practical workshops, rehearsals and live performances supported by written reflection and feedback.

Dance lecturer at Glasgow Kelvin College introducing NQ Dance with Fitness course with passion and enthusiasm

Amanda, Dance Lecturer, shows us around the studio & gym facilities as well as talking through what you will learn on this course

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Entry requirements

✅ National 5 or equivalent, preferably in PE, Dance or English

✅ Entry by audition/interview – including a group workshop covering Dance and Fitness discipline

✅ Demonstration of enthusiasm, potential and commitment to training

ℹ️ This course is physically demanding and requires stamina, focus, and full participation.

If you have specific needs or would like to discuss potential adjustments, we encourage you to contact us before applying. Our team is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and will work with you to explore reasonable adjustments where feasible.

ℹ️ Applicants must be 16 years or older at the start of the course.

ℹ️ For this course, if English is not your first language

you need to have SQA ESOL Higher (or equivalent, click here to see equivalent qualifications)

If you do not have a formal ESOL qualification but your language skills meet this level, you should apply for your course and then contact our Admissions team to organise an internal language assessment here at the College.