Dance

Choreography is at the core of this course. During your time here you will develop your creative skills in group and solo choreography and have the opportunity to perform publicly. Your understanding of the role of a choreographer will be further developed through intensive projects with visiting choreographers. These projects simulate industry expectations by you working as a member of a company in a rigorous creative process and culminate in a performance. Specialist workshops will teach you about current industry trends so that you have a clear understanding of the diverse world of dance.

You will participate in aerial performance such as silks and static trapeze, collaborate with other disciplines and opportunities to work in the industry The course boasts a number of excellent longstanding relationships with organisations such as The Lowry Theatre, Company Chameleon, Hawk Dance Theatre, Coalesce Dance Theatre and Meraki Collective.

The course also offers the opportunity for a trimester study abroad.

You will:

• Develop your creative and performance skills in a professional setting.

• Engage in intensive technique with industry specialists.

• Develop yourself as a brand and business through strategic planning and becoming employment ready

Course Modules

Year one

• Dance Discourses: Modernism

• Dance Techniques

• Foundations in Dance Techniques

• Dance in Context

• Dance Performance Workshop

• Dance Choreography Workshop

Year two

• Dance Discourses: Post Modernism

• Digital Dance

• Interdisciplinary Dance Practices

• Technical Development

• Dance Performance Project

You will also choose an optional module from the following:

• Work Placement

• Professional Practice

Year three

• Creative Entrepreneur

• Creative Laboratory

• Professional Project

• Self-Directed Project

Assessments are an important part of your academic journey, giving you an insight into your current understanding of your modules.

On this dance course, you’ll undertake practical assessments in technique, performance and choreography, as well as putting together presentations, essays and a portfolio.