Dance and Performance at The Arden School of Theatre offers a comprehensive programme that explores multiple genres and forms of dance. It is an ideal pathway for those wanting to develop their skills to a professional standard to be able to engage in the constantly evolving entertainment industry. The dance technique training is centred around versatility and delivered by industry professionals. The aim of the programme is to train and support professional dance artists that are skilled, creative, knowledgeable, and employable. The course is fast-paced and heavily practical, encouraging students to explore their individual artistic interests. The Arden School of Theatre utilises its working links with the professional community of Manchester and the North-West in order allow students the opportunity to network and develop. The modules covered in the programme allow our students to become skilled individual performers with a unique identity and artistic vision that responds to the demands of the current dance industry.
First Year Content
Commercial Dance, Contemporary Dance, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Choreography, Fitness, Anatomy, Acro, Acting, Singing, Contextualizing Dance Practices
Second year Content
Aerial Dance, Dance repertoire (all styles), Dance Specialism and Dance for Camera, Site Specific Performance, Teaching Dance, Anatomy, Fitness, Theoretical Frameworks
Third Year Content
Graduate Showcase, Professional Performance (with an external professional dance company), Professional Practice (based on performance analysis or teaching or choreography), Dance Festival, Employability (showreel, CV, tax returns, business planning), Research Project
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
UCEN Manchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
UCEN Manchester is unable to consider international applications due to UKVI regulations.
We strongly recommend that all applicants have GCSE English Language and Mathematics grades A*-C or level 9-4.
Applicants who do not meet the standard entry criteria but have previous learning towards a degree-level qualification or relevant industry or life experience will be considered on an individual basis and may be invited to interview.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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