Course summary

Overview Whether you're interested in dance technique, choreography, or performance skills, this degree is all about practical work. As you explore a wide range of dance styles, including contemporary, jazz, musical, ballet, and commercial, you'll gain the experience and confidence to start your career in dance. Throughout the course, you'll have opportunities to perform on stage, outside and on film. You’ll also explore the relationship between dance and wellbeing, exploring ideas such as dance therapy. You will be taught by highly experienced industry practitioners who will help you to develop and refine your technical skills. You'll learn through a combination of workshops, lectures, seminars, and rehearsals, all underpinned by performance projects and productions. There are plenty of 1-1 opportunities with lecturers, giving you focused training to transform you into a confident and well-rounded performer. Our assessment methods also have a practical focus. These include dance performances, portfolios and choreographed work. Whether you want to perform, teach or work in the wider industry, this course will provide you with the knowledge and practical experience to achieve your goals. Key features

• Explore different dance styles including urban, musical, commercial and contemporary.

• Fun, creative projects including working with set, costume and lighting

• Performance opportunities including touring

• Demonstrate your learning through practical, real-world assessments

• A small, friendly course that can adapt to our student's needs and interests

• Ideal for those considering becoming a dance teacher

• Learn about dance and wellbeing and the growing number of careers in this area

• Future employment*