Dance for Commercial Performance, BA (Hons)

Performance is at the heart of the course, so you will work with an ensemble and as a soloist to devise and realise original and devised routines, and perform to the dance-lovers in the public.

In recent years, dance students at UCW have performed in professional venues including Loco Klub in Bristol and in our spectacular end of year show in Weston's Playhouse Theatre.

The course is taught by still-practising dance and performing arts professionals, and you will also learn from expert guest lecturers who will help you develop your online portfolio and encourage you to make a professional network within the dance industry.

You will also gain an understanding of performance physicality and explore the key historical and stylistic developments, practitioners and productions in dance and undertake projects in areas of academic and professional interest.

The programme's international emphasis extends beyond the syllabus, with students on this course having recently had the opportunity to visit Los Angeles at an additional expense.

The UCW Academy of Performing Arts has also developed a partnership with the Studio School in LA, with students from both institutions collaborating to produce a music video.

The course is taught in the recently-renovated rehearsal spaces and dance studios in the UCW Academy of Performing Arts at our Knightstone Campus. You'll also attend lectures in the brand new learning and teaching facilities in the University Centre of our Winter Gardens building, which is also in the centre of Weston.

Please contact the course leader Rachel Hickie or UCW's HEART team if you have any questions. It would also be great to meet you and show you around at our next Open Day.

Prepare for a career as a dancer or choreographer for the stage and screen by enhancing your technique in a variety of styles such as commercial, hip-hop, pas de deux, dancehall, waacking, popping, heels dance, house dance, contemporary, jazz, ballet, tap and more.

This course will provide you with the practical and academic skills needed to be a versatile dancer or choreographer across all genres, in turn preparing you for postgraduate study. With training from industry professionals we will prepare you for a future career in the dance industry.

Priding ourselves on our vocational approach to training, this course is predominantly practical, with daily technique training in a variety of styles. You will also gain an understanding of relevant theoretical underpinnings, relating to topics such as stylistic development, choreographic practise and dance anatomy and nutrition. We consider training both academically and practically, geared towards looking at a holistic approach to dancers.

On this course you will also benefit from being part of Creative Arts Weston. Here you will join our exciting and passionate creative community, and you will be perfectly placed to join the arts industry, leading the way as part of the next creative generation.