Dance Programme Content

Core studies are offered in contemporary dance technique, choreography and
choreological studies. You will also be able to choose from a range of electives covering a variety of practical and contextual areas, which may include:

Anatomy for Dancers Classical Ballet Technique Community Studies Contact Improvisation Dance in Education Issues of Dance Culture Jazz Dance Technique 21st Century Dance Labanotation Physical Theatre Laban Workshop Music for Dance Pilates-based Body Conditioning Repertory Teaching Dance Technique Teaching Studies If you are a full time student you may take up to 17 x 1.5 hour sessions per week and if part time 9 x 1.5 hour sessions per week. In addition you are expected to attend the One Year Programme Seminar each week. All students study two contemporary dance styles during their programme. For part time students the 2 years are designed as follows: Year 1 you will take 2 x contemporary technique classes in one style + 1 technical training support class and choreological studies plus electives. Year 2 you will take 2 x your second technique style and choreography plus electives.