Dance and Performance BA (Hons)

<strong>Overview</strong><br/><br/>Whether youre interested in dance technique, choreography, or performance skills, this degree is all about practical work. As you explore a wide range of dance styles, including contemporary, jazz, musical, ballet, and commercial, youll gain the experience and confidence to start your career in dance.<br/><br/>Throughout the course, youll have opportunities to perform on stage, outside and on film. You’ll also explore the relationship between dance and wellbeing, exploring ideas such as dance therapy.<br/><br/>You will be taught by highly experienced industry practitioners who will help you to develop and refine your technical skills. Youll learn through a combination of workshops, lectures, seminars, and rehearsals, all underpinned by performance projects and productions. There are plenty of 1-1 opportunities with lecturers, giving you focused training to transform you into a confident and well-rounded performer.<br/><br/>Our assessment methods also have a practical focus. These include dance performances, portfolios and choreographed work. Whether you want to perform, teach or work in the wider industry, this course will provide you with the knowledge and practical experience to achieve your goals.<br/><br/><strong>Key features</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Explore different dance styles including urban, musical, commercial and contemporary.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Fun, creative projects including working with set, costume and lighting<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Performance opportunities including touring<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Demonstrate your learning through practical, real-world assessments<br/><br/><br/><br/>• A small, friendly course that can adapt to our students needs and interests<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Ideal for those considering becoming a dance teacher<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn about dance and wellbeing and the growing number of careers in this area<br/><br/><br/><br/>* Future employment*<br/><br/><br/>Well prepare you for a range of careers, including working as a professional performer. Alongside the creative content, the course equips you with the creative and entrepreneurial skills to set up as an independent or freelance practitioner. Many of our dance graduates progress successfully onto PGCEs and work as dance specialists in secondary or primary schools. The flexible skills and abilities (such as confidence, creativity, and communication) gained throughout the course greatly enhances your broader employability.<br/><br/><strong>Why the University of Worcester?</strong><br/><br/>The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.<br/><br/>At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.<br/><br/>• University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.<br/>• First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.<br/>• First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.<br/><br/>Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays