The BA (Hons) Dance, Aerial and Physical Theatre at the University of Chichester is your opportunity to pioneer a new era of performance, blending intensive dance technique with the exhilarating world of aerial arts. This unique undergraduate degree, the first of its kind in the UK, is designed for aspiring performers passionate about physical storytelling and innovative choreography. You will explore the intersection of dance, aerial apparatus, and physical theatre, developing a sophisticated understanding of movement, space, and narrative. If you are driven to push your physical and creative boundaries, this course offers a dynamic platform to build a career in the contemporary creative industries.
Over three years of full-time study on campus, you will immerse yourself in a practical-led curriculum with a 70:30 split between practice and theory. Your daily training will encompass a wide range of dance techniques, including Cunningham, Limón, and ballet, alongside specialised aerial classes using apparatus like fabric, hoop, and trapeze. You will develop skills in improvisation, scenography, and physical comedy, culminating in a significant dissertation or interdisciplinary arts project in your final year. Graduates will be prepared for diverse career paths as performers, choreographers, or educators within the vibrant physical theatre and dance sectors.