Bath Spa University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
BA (Hons) Dance (Contemporary) is specifically designed to equip you with the technical skills, knowledge, and creativity to enter the contemporary dance world. Taught at The MGA Academy of Performing Arts, BA Hons Dance (Contemporary) provides an elite training environment. It offers intensive, rigorous conservatoire training in Contemporary Dance for those aiming for professional dance careers. The degree was developed by professionals for professionals. Delivered by highly skilled, internationally experienced professional contemporary dancers and choreographers, the course will develop your core dance techniques, explore choreographic practice, and help you develop as an individual creative dance practitioner. The programme is highly physical and intensively taught. Alongside contemporary techniques, you'll work with practitioners and choreographers from the commercial dance world – crossing genres, creating fusions, and exploring performance possibilities. You'll explore:
- Performance
- Graham
- Cunningham
- Release
- Contact Improv
- Jazz and commercial
- Choreography
- Interdisciplinary practice
- Professional practice
- Anatomy and kinesiology (dance health)
- Entrepreneurship
- Critical and contextual studies.
Modules
Year 1 is focused on developing the technical and intellectual skills required for professional contemporary dance performance.
- Contemporary Dance 1
- Ballet 1
- Jazz and Commercial
- Anatomy and Kinesiology
- Critical and Contextual Studies
- Contemporary Dance 2
- Ballet 2
- Jazz and Commercial 2
- Critical and Contextual Studies
- Performance Workshop
- Performance – Contemporary Dance
- Professional Performer
- Entrepreneurship and Professional Studies
Assessment method
Assessment tasks vary according to the learning outcomes. They can include group performance presentations, solo presentations, written assignments, and contribution to public performance projects.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- MG13
- Institution code:
- B20
- Campus name:
- MGA Academy of Performing Arts
- Campus code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Scottish Higher - CCCC
Auditions are in person at MGA campus in Edinburgh. A member of the team will be in touch within two weeks of submission to take successful applicants through the process.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Bath Spa University
Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN