Course Modules

You will explore the creative, compositional, devising and production approaches characteristics of contemporary performance practice through the development of student-led group performance work. You are encouraged to consider theme, expression and communication through devices and strategies that extend and develop […]

You will complete daily technique classes to develop your performance and dance understanding. You will refine your technical skills through reflective practice. You will explore key elements of dance fitness.

You will be introduced to ‘key figures’ who are understood to have shaped theatre dance (ballet and/or modern and contemporary dance practice) in the USA, UK and the rest of Europe. Selection is made from a variety of dance practitioners

You will complete practical sessions informed by established models of practice and underpinned with theoretical insight. You will use the principles of Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) to develop an understanding of the concepts of body, shape, space and effort in

This module will introduce key production skills. You will develop the skills to edit your own music and save it in different formats as well as exploring the reason and application for these decisions. You will explore types of lighting

You will develop a healthy and safe dance practice and use your body knowledge to inform your application in contemporary dance technique and performance. Your practice will draw attention to dynamic alignment, core stability, placement and kinaesthetic awareness. You will

This module provides an introduction to moving and devising choreography with dance harness. It aims to familiarise you with the equipment used and safe practice, before developing a range of introductory techniques such as low flying, partner work (ground and

This module provides you with an opportunity to broaden your choreographic experience through the development of group pieces using a tutor-identified research source. The module focuses on compositional processes and structural devices. In the module, you will explore the dynamic

This module is for students who may have already established links with a school or college, dance company or arts organisation, and who want to gain some real work experience. It requires a level of maturity and independence as you

This module creatively and critically engages you with the skills and processes of working with character, relationships and intentionality in a physical theatre style. It extends and builds on previous dance choreography modules by exploring and contextualising the techniques used