Dance

Rigorous artistry: elevate your artistry through a diversity of practices. Dive into daily dance classes in contemporary, ballet for contemporary dancers, commercial-based practices, improvisation, contact improvisation and African dance classes. Performance opportunities are woven into the fabric of our curriculum, allowing you the opportunity to create live, digital and site-based dance, supported by a team of professional technicians.

Industry-focused: our extensive industry connections offer a window to the global dance community. Collaborate with national and international organisations, engage with local communities and gain wisdom from visiting lecturers and renowned artists. Tailor your path towards performance, education, choreography, or digital dance to pursue your passions and shape your ambitions.

A legacy of excellence: benefit from cutting-edge facilities that have earned us recognition as a Centre for Excellence in Performance Arts. Our unwavering commitment to innovative teaching and learning ensures you receive an industry and career focused education.

Key features


* DMU stands tall as a Centre for Excellence in Performance Arts. Offering cutting-edge facilities that cater specifically to dance and performance activities, our specialist studios and rehearsal spaces are designed to elevate your learning experience.


* Gain invaluable industry exposure through our strong ties with local, national, and international dance organizations and renowned artists such as FABRIC, People Dancing, One Dance UK, and Serendipity Arts.


* DMU proudly boasts Akram Khan MBE, a world-renowned choreographer and our esteemed alumnus, as our Chancellor. This reflects our unwavering commitment to championing the performing arts. Graduates had the unique opportunity to speak to Akram Khan after graduation.


* Through placements and industry-focused projects, our students have collaborated with organisations like Akram Khan Company, Moving Together, Extended * Play Dance, Vanhulle Dance Theatre and New Art Club. This hands-on experience prepares you for the dynamic world of dance.


* Benefit from the cutting edge research and practice carried out by Dance staff in the Research Institute of Drama, Dance and Performance Studies Research.


* Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.

At DMU, the focus is on your future - with work experience opportunities on every course, an employability-boosting careers award, and industry-led course content, you'll be well prepared to start your career.

You’ll get guaranteed work experience opportunities with UK and overseas placements, internships, and personalised training. DMU has been named the UK’s Best University for Work Experience (RateMyPlacement 2024 & 2025), offering personalised careers support, industry connections, and placements with global names like Rolls-Royce and Adobe.

DMU is one of only a few universities where you’ll benefit from modular, block teaching where you’ll study one subject at a time for deeper learning and better results.

Situated in the heart of Leicester, a vibrant student-friendly city, the campus is just a short walk from everything the city has to offer. Its central location means you can hop on a train and be in cities like London, Birmingham and Nottingham in around an hour or less.