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Dance and Professional Practice

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Northbrook College
Awarded by:
University of the Arts London

Course summary

This course is designed to develop your technique across a variety of dance genres in our outstanding facilities, with a strong emphasis on creativity and technical skills, and choreography at its core. You’ll train in ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary styles, while also exploring improvisation and creative movement.

Course information
Whether you’re passionate about performance, choreography, or teaching, this course provides tailored opportunities to help you achieve your goals. You’ll take part in regular practical classes to enhance both your technical and performance skills, supported by personalised feedback and progress reviews.

Performance is central to the course, with workshops and opportunities to showcase your work in studio settings, our professionally equipped theatres, and external venues.The course also focuses on teaching and communication skills, preparing you to lead workshops and deliver lessons with an emphasis on safety, adaptability, and inclusivity.

Industry experience
You’ll gain valuable industry experience through performances at events like the Brighton Fringe Festival, MOVE IT, and Theatre Royal Windsor. Collaborative projects foster creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking, all of which are essential for success in the creative industries.This equips you with the skills and professional connections needed to pursue a career in dance or further study.

Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL)
This programme is validated by University of the Arts London (UAL). UAL is a leading education provider in the creative arts, ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022). They oversee the standards and quality of our curriculum, which enriches your overall learning experience.

Modules
Year One

  • The Dancing Body

  • Ideas in Context: Performance and Everyday Life

  • Dance Analysis

  • Performance Practice

  • Live Project 1

  • Performance in Context

Year Two

  • Dance Deconstruction

  • The Holistic Performer

  • Live Project 2

  • Ideas in context: Theatre and Performance Ideologies

  • Creative Practices

Year Three

  • The Skilled Performer

  • Professional Development

  • Dissertation

  • The Dance Practitioner

  • Live Project 3

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W540
Institution code:
C57
Campus name:
Northbrook College
Campus Code:
N

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff

See entry requirements.

Individual offer conditions will vary. Offers normally consist of successful completion of your current course, which can include a relevant A Level or Level 3 Extended Diploma. Industry experience may also be taken into account.

Additional entry requirements

Audition
Interview
You will be invited to an in-person interview where you will perform a 1.5-2 minute dance solo in a style of your choosing.

English language requirements

For international applicants - To provide IELTS for UKVI certificate 6.0 overall and 6.0 in writing with no less than 5.5 in all sub elements.

Historical entry grades data BETA

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
International£16500Year 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.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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