BA (Hons) Dance
Why Dance?
Our Dance degree enables you to explore and develop your creative and performance skills, building practical techniques and knowledge as you learn about different dance forms and their relation to other arts. You’ll develop fundamental dance techniques, before specialising through optional technique classes in forms including ballet, modern, jazz, tap, contemporary dance, music and somatic practices. In this way, you can tailor your study to suit your own interests and career ambitions, whether these lie in performing, teaching, choreographing, or a combination of these. With the chance to gain experience working in a range of settings and participate in workshops with organisations such as Motionhouse, Ace Dance Company, GDance, Barbara Segal (Baroque Dance), The Roses and The Everyman Theatre, our graduates stand out from the competition. Drawing on the expertise of our experienced academic team, you’ll learn in our purpose-built performing arts centre, which includes harlequin sprung-floor dance studios with full lighting rigs, a multimedia suite and a devising studio. You will also have the opportunity to achieve dance awards through the internationally recognised Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), to gain professional qualifications while you study.
Why University of Gloucestershire?
We’ve been using our expertise to support and inspire students since 1847. Join us and you will benefit from professional-standard facilities in the beautiful, historic surroundings of Cheltenham and Gloucester. With the University of Gloucestershire offering a wide variety of courses, you will have the best of both worlds - a large learning community with more than 80 societies and sports clubs to enjoy while also benefiting from lecturers who know and value you as an individual. Through our innovative Your Future Plan scheme, you will be challenged and supported to become the graduate that you want to be, ready to succeed in your chosen field. Your personal tutor will help you build your network of connections and take advantage of a range of opportunities including field trips and placements, offering invaluable experience outside of the lecture theatre. Our students never tire of finding inspiration here in the beautiful county of Gloucestershire, home to over 45 festivals every year, including 2000trees, Wychwood and the world-famous Cheltenham Literature festival. Many students gain valuable skills and experience working at these events alongside their studies.
After the course
Your story with us doesn’t end at graduation. We are proud of our record that 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study six months after completing their course, and throughout your studies we are committed to working with you to develop your future plan. Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE), 2016/17.
Why Dance?
Our Dance degree enables you to explore and develop your creative and performance skills, building practical techniques and knowledge as you learn about different dance forms and their relation to other arts. You’ll develop fundamental dance techniques, before specialising through optional technique classes in forms including ballet, modern, jazz, tap, contemporary dance, music and somatic practices. In this way, you can tailor your study to suit your own interests and career ambitions, whether these lie in performing, teaching, choreographing, or a combination of these. With the chance to gain experience working in a range of settings and participate in workshops with organisations such as Motionhouse, Ace Dance Company, GDance, Barbara Segal (Baroque Dance), The Roses and The Everyman Theatre, our graduates stand out from the competition. Drawing on the expertise of our experienced academic team, you’ll learn in our purpose-built performing arts centre, which includes harlequin sprung-floor dance studios with full lighting rigs, a multimedia suite and a devising studio. You will also have the opportunity to achieve dance awards through the internationally recognised Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), to gain professional qualifications while you study.
Why University of Gloucestershire?
We’ve been using our expertise to support and inspire students since 1847. Join us and you will benefit from professional-standard facilities in the beautiful, historic surroundings of Cheltenham and Gloucester. With the University of Gloucestershire offering a wide variety of courses, you will have the best of both worlds - a large learning community with more than 80 societies and sports clubs to enjoy while also benefiting from lecturers who know and value you as an individual. Through our innovative Your Future Plan scheme, you will be challenged and supported to become the graduate that you want to be, ready to succeed in your chosen field. Your personal tutor will help you build your network of connections and take advantage of a range of opportunities including field trips and placements, offering invaluable experience outside of the lecture theatre. Our students never tire of finding inspiration here in the beautiful county of Gloucestershire, home to over 45 festivals every year, including 2000trees, Wychwood and the world-famous Cheltenham Literature festival. Many students gain valuable skills and experience working at these events alongside their studies.
After the course
Your story with us doesn’t end at graduation. We are proud of our record that 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study six months after completing their course, and throughout your studies we are committed to working with you to develop your future plan. Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE), 2016/17.
