Dance, Aerial and Physical Theatre

Develop your technical skills with intensive training With a practical to theory ratio of 70:30, this highly practical course builds your technical foundations through intensive daily classes under the guidance of our expert and active dance practitioners.

Areas of focus include:

Find your choreographic voice Throughout your course, we will encourage you to develop confidence and skills in creating and performing your own work.

You will have the opportunity to explore approaches to constructing theatrical work through set, props and lighting, as you draw on broader theatre-making strategies to develop your choreographic voice.

Perform throughout your degree Many of your modules will include a practical performance assessment and you will be able to perform in our dedicated performance venues, The ShowRoom and the Dance Theatre Space, as well as in our range of industry-standard studios and spaces.

Learn from sector-active dance practitioners Our lecturers and dance tutors are all experienced, professional and practicing choreographers, technique tutors, dance artists and dance science specialists.

Our tutors approach each class as an opportunity to share their expertise with you to nurture your talent and extend your creativity, as they get to know you and your aspirations.

Collaborative and supportive community Studying and training at the University of Chichester means that you will join our close, collaborative community of dancers, choreographers, writers and researchers.

International exchange opportunities As part of your dance course, you can take part in an international exchange programme during your second year, as you experience new cultures whilst you continue your dance training.

On this course you will: