Professional and Commercial Dance (Accelerated Route) [Shockout Arts, Manchester] BA (Hons)

<strong>In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide.</strong><br/><br/>On the intensive 2-year BA (Hons) Professional and Commercial Dance (Accelerated Route) you’ll have the opportunity to gain core skills in ballet, jazz, contemporary and commercial dance, and develop the knowledge and practical experience needed for employment in a variety of exciting and demanding professions in the performing arts industry.<br/><br/>The accelerated 2-year BA (Hons) degree in Professional and Commercial Dance, delivered by Shockout Arts, offers you the opportunity to acquire and develop essential technical, artistic and theoretical competence through professional training to an advanced standard. If youre an aspiring dance artist, successful completion of this high-impact 2-year BA (Hons) provides you with the platform to begin your professional career in the dance and performing arts industry. For those students wishing to continue their education in the postgraduate sector, there are opportunities to advance onto the PGCE (M) and MA courses within the Shockout provision.<br/><br/>You’ll be based at Shockout Arts, studying and training in their purpose-built, high-specification dance studios that are equal to professional industry standards. Alongside your intensive practical dance training, you’ll have regular performance opportunities to help you develop a diverse range of performance and production skills.<br/><br/>Teaching staff at Shockout Arts are professional practitioners and choreographers. They are keen to make the time you spend with them as stimulating and rewarding as possible and enjoy a well-deserved reputation for being approachable and interested in your progress. As teaching often takes place in small groups you’ll have access to individual support and guidance at every stage.<br/><br/>For full details about Shockout Arts, their open days and accommodation, please visit www.weareshockout.com<br/><br/><strong>In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide.</strong>