TERM DATES
2023/2024
SPRING TERM
Starts: Monday 8th January 2024
Closed Half Term: w/b Monday 19th February 2024
Ends: Thursday 21st March 2024
SUMMER TERM
Starts: Monday 15th April 2024
Closed Half Term:
ALL DEGREE STUDENTS - Monday 27th May 2024 - Friday 7th June 2024 (2 weeks)
ALL SIXTH FORM STUDENTS - Monday 27th May 2024 - Friday 31st May 2024 (1 week)
Summer Show: Thursday 4th & Friday 5th July 2024
Ends: Friday 5th July 2024 - ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS
2024/2025
AUTUMN TERM
Starts: Tuesday 17th September YEAR 1 DEGREE
Starts: Wednesday 18th September ALL SIXTH FORM
Starts: Thursday 19th September ALL YEAR 2 & 3 DEGREE
Closed Half Term: w/b Monday 28th October 2024
Christmas Show: Friday 13th & Saturday 14th December 2024
Ends: Saturday 14th December 2024
SPRING TERM
Starts: Tuesday 7th January 2025
Closed Half Term: w/b Monday 17th February 2025
Ends: Friday 28th March 2025
SUMMER TERM
Starts: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Closed Half Term:
ALL DEGREE STUDENTS - w/b Monday 26th May & Monday 2nd June 2025 (2 weeks)
ALL SIXTH FORM STUDENTS - w/b Monday 26th May 2025 (1 week)
Summer Show: TBC
Ends: TBC - ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS
NEW STARTER INFORMATION
Hello to all our new starters for September 2024,
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Congratulations once again on successfully auditioning to join Dancebox!
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Firstly, commend yourselves for this significant achievement. The calibre of applicants this year was exceptionally high, making the selection process extremely competitive. Securing a place at Dancebox College is a testament to your exceptional talent and dedication—qualities that set you apart and align with our tradition of excellence.
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We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to the college later this year. In preparation, we've compiled some essential information below to ensure you're fully prepared to embark on your transformative journey at Dancebox!
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STUDENT LOAN APPLICATION DETAILS / PROCESS
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You can now begin the process of applying for your tuition fee and maintenance loans using the information listed below:
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Create your account and make your application here: https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance
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Once you get to the 'Course & Fees' section:
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'Where do you plan to study?' enter 'Buckinghamshire New University'
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'What course...?' enter 'W3DB'
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Click on the blue 'Professional Dance & Musical Theatre' text
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Click 'Continue'
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You should have confirmation of the course selection as 'Professional Dance and Musical Theatre - Bachelor Degree with Honours - Buckinghamshire New University'
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You should then be able to complete your tuition fee loan application, with the correct fee tariff of £9250 being automatically generated by the system.
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You should also then be able to continue to make your maintenance loan application if required.
SELF-FUNDING STUDENTS
If you are planning on paying your fees without accessing loan funding, please let us know by email to vocational@danceboxstudios.co.uk. We will invoice you directly for fees, which will be payable either in one lump sum prior to the start of the academic year, or you can opt to pay in instalments as per the schedule below.
Single Payment Option A/Y 24/25
£9250.00 - Payment Deadline - Friday 30th August '24
Instalment Payment Option A/Y 24/25
Payment 1 - £3083.33 - Payment Deadline - Friday 30th August '24
Payment 2 - £3083.33 - Payment Deadline - Friday 27th December '24
Payment 3 - £3083.34 - Payment Deadline - Friday 25th April '25
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HOW TO JOIN THE NEW STARTERS FORUM / ONLINE CHAT GROUP
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We hope that the forum will be a really useful place to meet your classmates, ask questions and also connect with our existing students about all things Dancebox!
Feel free to comment on the introductory post to introduce yourself but if you have a question that you'd like one of our existing students to respond to, please feel free to use the 'Create New Post' option to start a new thread.
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You can access the forum HERE using the password DBstart24
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ACCOMMODATION
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ACCOMMODATION IN MILTON KEYNES
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Clarence House (and other Central MK properties)
Golden Living - https://www.glpcsuk.com/ - info@glpcsuk.com - 01908 200881
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Albion Place, MK9 4AJ - lbpropertiesmk@gmail.com
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Revolution Lettings - Revolutionlettings@hotmail.com - 07980893839
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The students in the Forum page will also be able to provide additional contacts for estate agents in the local area who provide accommodation for students.
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We are also compiling a host family list from our Junior School and will add this to this page as soon as we can.
ACCOMMODATION IN BEDFORD
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Bedford provides one of the only dedicated Halls of Residence in the local area which provides accommodation exclusively for full time students.
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Polhill Park - Bedford - X5 Bus - about 30-40 minutes in morning traffic
https://wearehomesforstudents.com/student-accommodation/bedford/polhill-park​
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ACCOMMODATION IN NORTHAMPTON
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Northampton is only about 15 minutes by train from Milton Keynes and offers plentiful student accommodation as there is a large university in the city. The following estate agents are all part of the Northampton Student Landlord Network and all have an affiliation with the University of Northampton, but offer accommodation to students of other universities / colleges.
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Dawson Properties - https://dawsonproperties.co.uk/
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Whites Properties - https://whitesnorthampton.co.uk/
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Your Move - https://www.your-move.co.uk/estate-agent/northampton#
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UNIFORM
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Detailed information about the uniform requirements for each subject / class can be found in the PDFs below.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
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Online Accommodation Q&A - Wednesday 17th April - 6.00pm
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Online Freshers 'Introduction to Student Life' - Friday 17th May - 6.00pm
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In-person Orientation Day - Friday 21st June - 12.00 - 4.00pm
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Uniform Ordering Deadline - Friday 28th June
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Term Starts - Tuesday 17th September