Dance and Performance

Overview

Our Dance and Performance at Worcester is all about practical work. You will learn technique, choreography, performance skills, professional practice all with a focus on employability. You will become a versatile dancer, whilst having the opportunity to explore your creative and performance skills across a variety of different areas such as stage and digital productions and dance for camera.

The focus of this course is to support your development to help you achieve the career you want. We will train you as a performer, develop your creativity, and allow you to explore a range of related careers such as dance teaching, dance therapy or even musical theatre. Through our placement and project modules you can explore your own interests, preparing you for a wide range of careers within the arts and further afield.

Key features

- Explore different dance styles including urban, musical, commercial and contemporary.

- Fun, creative projects including working with set, costume and lighting

- Performance opportunities including touring

- Demonstrate your learning through practical, real-world assessments

- A small, friendly course that can adapt to our student's needs and interests

- Ideal for those considering becoming a dance teacher

- Learn about dance and wellbeing and the growing number of careers in this area

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

- First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

- First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

- Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays