Studying dance at university
Example course modules
- Dance technique
- Choreography: improvisation and composition
- Contextualising dance
- Dance portfolio
- Critical lenses and identities
- Dance journalism
- Performance and place
- Bodywork
- Making dance work
- Dance in the community
Teaching hours / week
Average for this subject
Average for all subjects
Average hours for this subject: 18 (Low N/A - High N/A). Average hours for all subjects: 14.
The time you'll spend in lectures and seminars each week will vary from university to university, so use this as a guide.
Who studies this subject
What students say about dance
What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- No Specific Requirements
Useful to have
- English literature
- Performing Arts
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
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Six months after graduating
- Artistic, literary and media occupations
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Dancer
- Choreographer
- Dance instructor
Other real-life job examples
- Fitness intstructor
- Performance director
- Vocational trainer
What employers like about this subject
A degree in dance should provide you with subject-specific skills that include an ability to communicate and influence an audience through performance; a knowledge of the history of dance and its effect on culture and the choreography, production, criticism and management of artistic performances. You can also gain useful transferable skills, including excellent communications skills, team-working, self-motivation and project management. Dance graduates are usually found working in the performing arts or education, but other industries, including arts administration, welfare, health, tourism and the fitness industry, also employ dance graduates.
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