Level 4+

BA (Hons) Dance & Professional Practice

COURSE OVERVIEW

UCAS course code: W540

Unleash your potential with our highly practical Dance & Professional Practice course.

This course is designed to develop your technique across a variety of dance genres in our outstanding facilities, with a strong emphasis on creativity and technical skills, and choreography at its core. You’;ll train in ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary styles, while also exploring improvisation and creative movement.

Whether you’;re passionate about performance, choreography, or teaching, this course provides tailored opportunities to help you achieve your goals. You’;ll take part in regular practical classes to enhance both your technical and performance skills, supported by personalised feedback and progress reviews. Performance is central to the course, with workshops and opportunities to showcase your work in studio settings, our professionally equipped theatres, and external venues.

Collaboration is key working alongside students from other Theatre Arts disciplines to create and perform innovative work. You’;ll gain valuable industry experience through performances at events like the Brighton Fringe Festival, MOVE IT, and Theatre Royal Windsor.

The course also focuses on teaching and communication skills, preparing you to lead workshops and deliver lessons with an emphasis on safety, adaptability, and inclusivity. Collaborative projects foster creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking, all of which are essential for success in the creative industries.

This course equips you with the skills and professional connections needed to pursue a career in dance or further study.

Key Features

Our course is tailored to your ability and prior training to ensure personal growth.
There are plenty of performance opportunities. You will gain experience in our professional theatre spaces and external venues.
You will work on collaborative projects with theatre, music, photography, and design students to broaden your creative horizons.
Partnerships with external organisations provide additional training, teaching experience, and choreographic opportunities.
Train in our professional dance and rehearsal studios and perform in our fully equipped theatre on campus.

This course provides a comprehensive foundation for building a career in the performing arts, emphasising creativity, resilience, and versatility. Bring your passion for dance to life and join a community dedicated to helping you achieve your ambitions.

Modules:

Level 4 (Year One) –