Dance (Level 6)

BA (Hons) Dance (Level 6) is a unique degree that offers vocational and academic training across dance genres. You’ll develop technique, performance and choreography skills while undertaking practical research in the realm of dance.

This final year programme offers you the opportunity to create your own work and hone your performance skills in our purpose built dance and performing arts studios.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with a variety of choreographers and professionals and fully prepare yourself for a career in the dance world.

This course focuses on the importance of being open to different vocational styles and industry sectors. Physical training and embodied knowledge are highly valued on this course and viewed as integral to academic development. Theory, research and analysis underpins and enhances experiential learning across all modules. This is an ideal course for those wishing to:

• study a wide variety of dance styles experientially and academically
• develop skills to perform and choreograph
• academically and experientially explore different philosophical approaches to the body in dance performance and choreography.

This course is ideal for individuals aspiring to pursue careers as performers, choreographers, dance teachers, or community dancers.

You will engage in a combination of hands-on training and academic study, preparing you for a wide range of opportunities in the dance industry and related fields. Our course provides unique chances to partake in workshops facilitated by professional companies and perform at local, national, and international venues.

These experiences not only enhance performance skills, but also establish valuable connections within the industry. Develop a comprehensive understanding of various dance styles, choreography techniques, and the cultural significance of dance.

Upon completion of the course, graduates will be well-equipped for a dynamic career in dance, whether on stage, in community roles, or in educational settings.