Course Modules

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

In this module, your knowledge of dance technique will expand to incorporate the complexity in: Development of movement memory Use of timing and musicality Use of space Experiential learning through improvisational techniques. More demanding movement sequences and improvisational work challenges

This module focuses on further development of performance skills and vocabulary from the solo to the group improvisation. The use of spontaneous compositional practice within group situations, relationship possibilities and the development of in aesthetic, spatial and aural awareness, will form

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