About the course

Find your individual voice and put your passion into practice on a course that will see you graduate as a versatile and highly employable dance artist, ready to forge a portfolio career within the dance sector.

The course comprises daily technique classes including contemporary, ballet and commercial; fitness sessions; choreography and creative sessions; workshops in digital technologies, dance-teaching skills and community dance practices. You will also be encouraged to think, write and talk about how dance theory informs your work.

There are many opportunities to perform in works by professional choreographers for the University Dance Company, as well as works created by your fellow students. Performances are presented in our professional theatre.

The emphasis is on professional practice, technical competence, creativity and teamwork, a combination that supports students to be versatile, adaptable and employable.

Why choose this course?

• It has a high overall student satisfaction rating of 91% (NSS 2022); it also scored highly for teaching (97%) and learning opportunities (98%)
• Learn from our highly experienced teaching team specialising in different areas of dance
• Develop your skills through visiting dance artists and choreographers
• Create your own work for performance, including a major piece for the annual student showcase and dance festival
• Gain performance experience in our up-to-the-minute dance studios and professional 280-seat theatre
• Explore extra-curricular activities including cultural exchanges, dance societies and trips
• Take up opportunities for internships and participation in external dance projects

Prior to working in the university sector, Sadie's early career was as a dance teacher in secondary schools. She progressed to Head of Department and Director of Dance, setting up and running dance departments within two large secondary schools. As part of her role as a teacher in the early 2000s Sadie began to explore community arts practices through projects between schools and communities. She set up numerous community dance projects between different schools, nurseries, residential care homes, children's homes and with various council led initiatives. Through these projects Sadie began to develop an inclusive dance and teaching practice, which she was able to explore and research further through an MA, leading to her founding Shunt Dance and Education and leaving the school sector to work as a community dance artist.