BA (Hons) Dance Education and Teaching

This course will prepare you to share your passion for dance with others and teach in a variety of settings including mainstream schools, youth dance companies, community classes or by working with older adults.

This BA (Hons) Dance Education and Teaching degree offers regular opportunities to perform alongside teaching work placements and specific education modules to inform your teaching career. You will have the opportunity complete an industrial placement year and graduate with industry experience. 

This course will develop your understanding of the core principles of dance technique and choreography while enhancing your creative skills and developing your knowledge, skills and understanding of teaching. You will gain an understanding of dance history and consider the social and political factors that impact the arts. 

You will study a variety of teaching settings and learn how to plan, deliver and facilitate student-led and community or school-based projects.

You will perform throughout your studies including at regular end of semester shows and have the option to take part in an international exchange programme during your second year. You will be able to work with professional choreographers and dancers and use University facilities including The Showroom and The Studio Theatre spaces. 

You will need to complete further study to qualify as a Dance Teacher in a school. We guarantee you an interview for the PGCE Dance programme once you graduate from this course as long as you hold English and Maths GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher.