BA (Hons) Dance Bachelor's degree at De Montfort University

Introduces a range of approaches for understanding, practising, creating and writing about dance. Includes practical studio-based sessions in dance technique classes, choreography for live performance dance contexts and academic skills. Dance technique classes cover improvisation, anatomy, physiology and approaches to safe practice. Choreography workshops introduce creative processes for making live performances contextualised by seminars addressing diverse UK and global choreographic practices

Practical studio-based sessions in making and presenting choreography for Screen Dance, dance technique classes, study of national and international dance in screen contexts, and academic skills development. Dance classes develop ensemble skills. Choreographic workshops explore approaches for making work for screen dance presentational form. Development of practical and creative uses of digital equipment and editing software. Continuation of understanding the current UK dance sector and building

Focuses on locating choreographic work in spaces beyond the studio. Introduction to choreographing collaboratively and presenting performance work in spaces including gallery settings, outdoor locations and spaces on/off campus. Building upon choreographic methods developed in Blocks 1 and 2. Dance classes in diverse range of styles. Learning about Dance in relation to wider social and cultural agendas such as creative and cultural learning, community development and health and wellbeing.

Focuses on creation and presentation of an ensemble performance, co-created by all students with directorial input from a tutor. Ensemble, performance and artistic skills embedded into dance technique classes. Exploration of skills and impact of ensemble in contexts such as duet, chorus, unison and contact improvisation. Experience of being directed, directing others and collaboration. Introduction to skills in dance promotion and management applied in production of performance for public audien

Continues development of skills and understanding of making and presenting choreography for live performance contexts. Introduction to production, artistic and stylistic values into creative process. Workshops focus on creative potential of embedding production values such costume, sound, lighting and use of sets/props. Emphasis on taking ownership of artistic voice. Exploration of range of choreographic and performance contexts focusing on how style, production and artistry generate meaning in

Exploration of how to develop and maintain good health as a practitioner. Dance technique classes cover movement practices used by professional practitioners such as yoga and pilates. Development of understanding of contexts for these movement practices and relevance to dance artists. Understanding of how to manage own health and wellbeing and that of others. Topics include basic general scientific background of anatomy and physiology, nutrition and prevention of, and recovery from injury.

Introduction to practice of dance artists working in community and educational settings. Exploration of role of dance artists as contributors to education in formal and informal contexts, as dance leaders in range of community settings and as artists making work with range of participants. Consideration of contribution dance can make to physical, social and psychological wellbeing, creative and cultural education, health and community development. Emphasis on using dance as empowering tool for p

Development of approaches for interrogating, interpreting, and re-presenting choreographic content in digital form. Workshops in creative use of camera and editing software. Consideration of how location, viewing points, design elements and sound inform and integrate content. Technique classes develop skills in duet and small ensemble work and exploration of artistry of teacher led and self-directed movement.

Provides opportunities to gain practical experience in teaching and leading participatory dance activities. Introduction to range of teaching and learning styles, strategies and activities for facilitating dance for children, young people and adults in educational and community settings. Consideration of key issues including features of effective practice, fostering participation, creativity and inclusion, planning and evaluating dance sessions and designing and implementing duty of care strateg

Emphasises individual authorship, technical execution, artistic interpretation, choreography and performance, informed by current industry practices. Practical sessions enable development of practice to highly sophisticated level. Taught choreographic sessions deal with topics such as rehearsal and production planning and management, creative research and documentation and strategies for directing. Exploration of self-promotion, producing and entrepreneurialism. Application of skills in marketin

Enables leadership of individual research project to explore aspect of dance course content and personal interests in further depth. Encourages development of autonomous learning, research skills, preparation, planning and communication of process and product. Independent work with support from tutorials and group sessions. Choice of either written or practice-based project.

Designed to prepare transition from study into employment with project that develops and supports skills and career aspirations. Identification of topical issue or debate within current creative arts sector and deepening understanding through appreciating and evaluating activities of those working in it. Engagement with graduates, alumni, professional practitioners and/or creative organisations in city, regionally and nationally from fields such as community arts, education, health and well-bein

Builds on skills and knowledge developed throughout course to experience process of realising dance work for public performance, working alongside practitioner or company. Taking on particular role which might include performing, leading outreach workshops, marketing and administration, documenting, videoing/editing, lighting design and operation, costumes and stage management. Designed to enable development of skills towards career aspirations, supporting transition into industry.