Dance Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

On this course, you’ll explore a variety of dance techniques including contemporary, ballet, commercial practices, improvisation, and Africanist dance forms.

Our teaching team of professionals bring valuable industry and academic experience to help you succeed in the Arts industry, which is complemented by visits from exciting guest speakers. Regular opportunities to perform and showcase your talents are embedded into each year of the programme, helping you to grow in confidence and develop skills as a professional dance artist.

You’ll be taught in our award-winning PACE building, which features numerous large-scale studios to support both traditional performance and rehearsal activities. You can also book these facilities outside of teaching time, enabling you to hone your practice in a professional-standard environment. You’ll also benefit from a team of technicians who can help you bring your performances to life.

* Students feel very positive about the support they receive from our dance lecturers, with their votes placing us 3rd in UK for academic support (NSS, 2025).

* Collaborate with national and international organisations, engage with local communities and gain wisdom from visiting lecturers and renowned artists.

* Tailor your path towards performance, teaching, choreography, or digital dance to pursue your passions and shape your ambitions.

* Find your home in a community that champions performing arts. Our Chancellor and alumnus, Akram Khan MBE, is a world-renowned choreographer.