Dance and Professional Practice BA (Hons)

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.<br/><br/><strong>Course information</strong><br/>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. <br/><br/>Performance is central to the course, with workshops and opportunities to showcase your work in studio settings, our professionally equipped theatres, and external venues.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. <br/><br/><strong>Industry experience</strong><br/>You’ll gain valuable industry experience through performances at events like the Brighton Fringe Festival, MOVE IT, and Theatre Royal Windsor. Collaborative projects foster creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking, all of which are essential for success in the creative industries.This equips you with the skills and professional connections needed to pursue a career in dance or further study.<br/><br/><strong>Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL)</strong><br/>This programme is validated by University of the Arts London (UAL). UAL is a leading education provider in the creative arts, ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022). They oversee the standards and quality of our curriculum, which enriches your overall learning experience.<br/><br/><strong>Modules</strong><br/><strong>Year One</strong><br/>• The Dancing Body<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Ideas in Context: Performance and Everyday Life<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Dance Analysis <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Performance Practice <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Live Project 1 <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Performance in Context <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Year Two</strong><br/>• Dance Deconstruction <br/><br/><br/><br/>• The Holistic Performer <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Live Project 2<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Ideas in context: Theatre and Performance Ideologies<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Creative Practices<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Year Three</strong><br/>• The Skilled Performer <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Professional Development <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Dissertation <br/><br/><br/><br/>• The Dance Practitioner<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Live Project 3 <br/><br/>