BA (Hons) Dance Education and Teaching Bachelor's degree at the University of Chichester

This module enables you to build dance skills through daily practice in style-based and experiential technical study. You will be guided to apply your technical knowledge to deepen your awareness and application of good working practice reflective of the professional dance sector.

The module will introduce a range of choreographic techniques, structures and working methods to initiate developments of choreographic skill. You will complete a tutor-led group performance, which will enable you to engage creatively with current choreographic processes, strategies and direction in the development of a performance work through a collective process.

You will explore the creative, compositional, devising and production approaches characteristics of contemporary performance practice through the development of student-led group performance work. You are encouraged to consider theme, expression and communication through devices and strategies that extend and develop movement possibilities, theatrical modes of presentation and points of view. You will engage in processes-led investigations that reflect performative contexts within the profession

The first part of the module will introduce you to Laban Movement Analysis (LMA), an established model of dance in education that highlights principles of Body, Shape, Space and Effort. Practical movement exploration will allow you to learn about movement in anatomical, spatial and qualitative terms, as well as provide a practical framework for analysing, describing and teaching dance. The second part of the module will enable you to explore different dance styles (such as Jazz; Ballet; Street D

You will be introduced to a range of strategies designed to offer support to the emerging arts practitioner, including models of successful self-development. This module will help you develop self-awareness in your strengths and weaknesses, and will include workshops on a variety of tools, such as mindfulness, managing stress, nutrition, setting achievable goals, employability and careers, yoga, tai chi and vocal health.

This module provides you with an opportunity to broaden your choreographic experience through the development of group pieces using a tutor-identified research source. The module focuses on compositional processes and structural devices. In the module, you will explore the dynamic relationship between form and content through a range of tutor-led processes, into the development of a collaboratively directed group piece (normally a trio) that will be assessed in performance. The module provides y

Assessment: Assessed in performance

This module aims to explore the fundamental principles of dance teaching in community settings, with a focus on cultural considerations. It supports the development of skills for independent dance artists, enabling you to effectively deliver dance experiences to diverse participants in various environments across the UK. The module explores core principles of teaching dance in community settings, emphasising cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in dance practice. Taught sessions will focus on pe

This module introduces you to dance journalism. You will explore the demand for different styles of writing, ranging from specialist and academic journals to national and international newspapers. You will examine the process of journal publishing from both sides of the fence – the writer's and the publisher's – looking at the work of an editor in formulating policy and commissioning work, and at the different skills involved in writing, subbing, copy editing and proof correcting. In addition, y

In this module, your knowledge of dance technique will expand to incorporate the complexity in: Development of movement memory Use of timing and musicality Use of space Experiential learning through improvisational techniques. More demanding movement sequences and improvisational work challenges you to work in greater depth, employing problem-solving and devising. You will continue to explore key elements of dance fitness and how they relate to your newly developed skills and knowledge.

This module focuses on further development of performance skills and vocabulary from the solo to the group improvisation. The use of spontaneous compositional practice within group situations, relationship possibilities and the development of in aesthetic, spatial and aural awareness, will form the core of issues explored. The course will build toward the setting of structures for performance through an understanding of scores.

This module is for students who may have already established links with a school or college, dance company or arts organisation, and who want to gain some real work experience. It requires a level of maturity and independence as you liaise with potential placement providers to set up and complete a 40-hour work placement. The module aims to provide you with the opportunity to engage with professionals within the field, through shadowing, supporting and taking responsibility for projects in order

This module creatively and critically engages you with the skills and processes of working with character, relationships and intentionality in a physical theatre style. It extends and builds on previous dance choreography modules by exploring and contextualising the techniques used in physical theatre to devise, sustain, develop and deliver character through movement.

This module explores site specific, non-theatre based dance and performance work. You will consider site as source for devising choreography alongside theoretical ideas of space and place, and explores how space or location informs the content of site-dance performance.

This module is designed to prepare you for researching and writing a dissertation in dance at level 6. This module aims to explore the nature and application of research within a dance context, by introducing you to philosophies that underpin different approaches to research. You will explore a variety of different research methodologies and methods for theoretical and practice-led research and will consider the wider value of research within dance and artistic practice. This module will also fo

This module addresses the five knowledge areas identified by Safe in Dance International (SiDI) and their 10 associated core principles of healthy dance practice. You will cover topics including health and safety in the dance environment, injury reduction and management, anatomical and biomechanical principles of alignment and psychological aspects of dance practice. You will also explore the principles of integrated and supplemental fitness and conditioning for dancers, effective warm-up and co

This module explores the role of scenographic elements in dance. It addresses themes such as (but not limited to) visual composition, the experience of light, atmosphere and landscape, and the semiotics of performance. This module focuses on the ways in which the choices we make regarding design, dramaturgy and composition alongside our choreography contribute to the creation of atmosphere and a sense of worlding. The module aims to develop understanding of concepts of atmosphere, assemblage and

This module explores recent dance performances and/or 'events' as a starting point for working backwards/outwards to explore relevant theoretical ideas and concepts that have an impact on dance. You are, therefore, encouraged to explore and debate wider themes and trends that affect dances and dancing. These perspectives will be explored in relation to the dance artists' identity and context and through an analysis and evaluation of the work that is produced. You will be asked to consider these