BA (Hons) Dance Professional Practice

BA (Hons)

Dance & Professional Practice

UCAS code

W540

Duration

3 years full-time

This highly practical course allows you to develop your dance technique within a variety of genres.

– Excellent facilities support the acquisition of specialist skills and streamed technique classes according to ability / prior training – Responsive curriculum that allows you to navigate through your course in a variety of ways, including options to pursue performance, choreographic and / or teaching interests

You will explore and challenge your potential as a creative artist.

You with have the opportunity to explore dance practice within a safe and encouraging working environment.

This course maintains four complementary, interlocking strands in dance pedagogy: technique, performance, creation and contextual studies. You will take part in regular practical classes to build on your technical and performance skills, providing you with individual feedback and progress reviews.

Performance is an integral part of your skills development and you will be provided with opportunities including studio, theatre and external performances, where you will gain valuable and varied experience. There is a strong focus on developing skills suitable for teaching or leading workshops; this will help improve communication skills, understanding of dance development, safety in dance and delivery of sessions.

During the course, you will work independently and collaboratively to develop exciting, innovative work.

The programme has a strong creative focus with choreography at the heart. Through discussion, reflection and critical thinking, you will learn to consolidate your practical skills and artistry.

Collaboration is a fundamental part of the course and you will work with students from other courses in order to develop material as part of the Northbrook Theatre team. Working with students from a range of courses gives you a rich experience which extends far beyond a dance studio.