Course Modules

You will build on your experience and further develop your teaching skills to effectively deliver dance lesson content to different groups of participants. Where possible, your group will observe, work with or teach groups outside of the university to experience […]

This this module you will examine the theory and practice of dance movement psychotherapy (DMP) and explore a range of theoretical bases which can underpin your practice. The module covers psychodynamic, humanistic and transpersonal approaches, and explores integrative creative practice.

You will continue to train your technique and develop your understanding in daily classes. 

The module explores popular dance practices across a range of contexts such as popular screendance (an intertextual network connecting social media, television, music video and film), local communities of globally interconnected practice (taught and social settings), participatory events (carnivals, competitions,

In this module you will further develop your performance skills and vocabulary in solo performance and group improvisation. You will use spontaneous compositional practice in group situations to explore relationship possibilities and the develop your kinaesthetic, spatial and aural awareness.

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 explore key elements of dance fitness.

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

The module will introduce a range of choreographic techniques, structures and working methods to initiate developments of choreographic skill. You will complete a tutor-led group performance, which will enable you to engage creatively with current choreographic processes, strategies and direction

Using a combination of practical workshops and lectures, the module will explore a range of questions and ideas that underpin contemporary dance. This module is about doing and thinking. You will question different ways of thinking about dance performance, dance

This module is an opportunity to consider ideas that have shaped the dance landscape and resulted in a range of dance performances. You will explore dance examples from the UK or the widening global dance field. You will complete a