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BA (Hons) Dance

University of Salford, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Choreography is at the core of this course. During your time here, you will develop your creative skills in group and solo choreography and be able to perform publicly. Your understanding of the role of a choreographer will be further developed through intensive projects with visiting choreographers. These projects simulate industry expectations by you working as a company member in a rigorous creative process and culminating in a performance. In addition, specialist workshops will teach you about current industry trends so that you clearly understand the diverse world of dance.

You will participate in aerial performances such as silks and static trapeze, collaborate with other disciplines, and have opportunities to work in the industry. The course boasts several excellent longstanding relationships with organizations such as The Lowry Theatre, Company Chameleon, Hawk Dance Theatre, Coalesce Dance Theatre, and Meraki Collective.

The course also offers the opportunity for a trimester study abroad. 

You will:

  • Develop your creative and performance skills in a professional setting

  • Engage in intensive technique with industry specialists

  • Find out how to be a versatile and entrepreneurial member of the dance community

General Eligibility

GCSE

  • English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential.

  • You must fulfill our GCSE entry requirements and one of the requirements listed below.

    UCAS tariff points

  • 112 points.

    A Level

  • 112 points.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Dance Discourses: Modernism

  • Dance Techniques

  • Foundations in Dance Techniques

  • Dance in Context

  • Dance Performance Workshop

  • Dance Choreography Workshop

2 Year 2
  • Dance Discourses: Post Modernism

  • Digital Dance

  • Interdisciplinary Dance Practices

  • Technical Development

  • Dance Performance Project

You will also choose an optional module from the following:

  • Work Placement

  • Approved Special Performance Project

  • Professional Practice

3 Year 3
  • Creative Entrepreneur

  • Creative Laboratory

  • Professional Project

  • Self-Directed Project

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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