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Dance is an art form that refers to the movement of the body, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a performance setting.

You’ll learn a variety of dance forms as well as develop your performance, creative and critical skills on top of being more aware of dance in a cultural context. Your degree will most likely be organised into different sections of study and you will study a combination of practice and theory through lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. Qualifications BA MA MPhil PhD

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Entry requirement

Undergraduate: typical entry requirement can range from BBB-CCC. Usually there are no subject requirements; however Dance at either A or AS level is preferable.

Postgraduate: many universities require you to audition and have an interview to gain a place.

PhD: Normally you will be expected to hold a good master’s degree or the equivalent.

Skills gained

No matter what career you choose after graduating, whether it is in the creative industry or in another profession, you will have a range of skills that you can offer to your future employer. As a student on the dance course, you will gain a range of skills including:

Practical and creative skills
Artistic integrity and independence
Subject knowledge
Research and communication skills
Critical, analytical and reflective skills
Self management and organisation
Collaboration

Career Options

A degree in dance can lead to a broad spectrum of career opportunities and many students also choose to continue with postgraduate study specialising in a field they are passionate about. All performance art graduates have great presentational skills which are highly in demand. Dance graduates may wish to work as a performer, choreographer, or as a dance teacher which has become increasingly popular in recent times.

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