Find your distinctive creative voice on the Dance BA (Hons) at De Montfort University, a practice-based programme designed for aspiring artists passionate about dance techniques, choreography, performance, and research. You will explore dance in real-world contexts, developing a comprehensive understanding of its diverse applications. This course is ideal for students eager to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of dance, building a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical application. You will engage with contemporary, ballet, commercial practices, improvisation, and Africanist dance forms, preparing you for a multifaceted career in the arts.
Studied full-time on campus over three years, your learning experience will be hands-on and progressive. You will progress through blocks focusing on responsive dancing, rethinking dance, ensemble performance, and style and production. In your final year, you will have the opportunity to tailor your studies through specialist pathways such as teaching, choreography, or digital media, and undertake a significant industry practice project or personal research. You will graduate with a versatile skill set, ready to pursue diverse career paths as a professional dance artist, choreographer, educator, or performer.