Dance studies in the extended syllabus consist of core and advanced studies, and of possible early childhood studies. The purpose of the core studies is to guarantee a goal-orientated and consistent development of the key skills in terms of the art form. The purpose of the advanced studies is to broaden the study possibilities, or to focus on some of the already existing ones.
The extent of the core and advanced studies altogether is a minimum of 48.1 study points (one class is calculated as 45 minutes). The calculated extent of core studies in the extended syllabus is 29.6 study points. In the advanced studies, the amount is 18.5 study points. Here, the calculated extent means that the student gets a study credit for the module once they have reached the module’s set goals and completed the given contents. Hence, the student’s studies can exceed the calculated amount. The studies are primarily designed to be completed in order. The students are expected to attend classes consistently, and to commit to complete the chosen courses and studies.
The extended syllabus of the basic education in the arts constitutes of core and advanced studies. Everyone under the age of 10 are automatically undertaking studies according to the extended syllabus. At the age of 10 a decision regarding the main and minor subjects is made.
Structure of the education:
- Early childhood dance education 3-6yo, preparatory class 7yo
- Core studies, carried out in approximately 6 years (8-13yo)
- Advanced studies, carried out in approximately 6 years (14-20yo)
The core and advanced studies make up altogether a minimum of 48.1 study points (here, one class is equvalent of 45min). Out of this, the core studies make up 29.6 studie points, and the advanced studies 18.5 studie points.
