BA (Hons) Dance at University of Plymouth

Course Details

Train in contemporary dance techniques and choreographic practices in The House, our stunning performing arts building and theatre. Experience a range of dance techniques and movement practices to develop as a highly skilled dance practitioner who is able to apply their performance skills and knowledge to different industry and professional working dance environments. Create a strong career portfolio through professional development opportunities with Plymouth Conservatoire and our partnerships.

Key features

• Teaching may be delivered solely at University of Plymouth campus or a combination of specialist spaces at the University and the rehearsal and educational spaces at Theatre Royal Plymouth.
• Study with Plymouth Conservatoire and benefit from the very best, up-to-date industry expertise, research and teaching practice as well as unrivalled access to professional opportunities.
• Network with our Plymouth Conservatoire Placement officer to engage with opportunities for work experience and placements with a wide range of practitioners from local and national partners and build an impressive career portfolio and CV as you study.
• Enhance your career portfolio by joining our BA Dance Undergraduate Company.
• Experience our award winning, purpose-built performing arts facility, The House.
• Theatre Royal Plymouth's production centre, TR2, provides yet more training and rehearsal space.
• Develop a strong career portfolio with work-based learning and professional development opportunities that will boost your skills and expertise, and enhance your employability.
• Advance your creative practice with talks, master classes and workshops with visiting companies and internationally recognised teachers; in the past these have included Alvin Ailey Company, Russell Maliphant, Hofesh Shechter, Jordi Cortés (DV 8), Yael Flexer, Leila McMillan, Candoco and StopGap.
• Benefit from free texts provided in year one, an intensive residency with a nationally acclaimed company in year two, and a production budget available for your final degree performance.
• Gain professional experience through intensive patterns of teaching delivery, production and technical rehearsals, giving you the same experience you’d gain with a professional dance company.
• Bursary awards are available for international workshops and field trips subject to approval..