Foundation Professional and Commercial Dance

University of Greater Manchester
Undergraduate CertHE Full-time 12 Months Dance

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

The CertHE Foundation Professional and Commercial Dance delivered by Shockout Arts is designed for those who are passionate about a career in professional and commercial dance but want to develop and strengthen their foundation skills before undertaking full-time professional training at the degree level.

This one-year intensive and industry-driven programme aims to prepare aspiring dancers for further training within the dance sector. Driven by industry trends and innovation, the CertHE Foundation Professional and Commercial Dance course, delivered by Shockout Arts, will provide you with a foundational understanding of all core dance techniques and styles, preparing you to undertake an undergraduate degree course. The partnership between Shockout Arts and the University of Bolton offers you access to a number of undergraduate opportunities through our audition process to continue your training and education.

You’ll be based at Shockout Arts, studying and training in their world-class, purpose-built, high-specification campus that equals professional industry standards. This demanding and intense CertHE offers students the opportunity to acquire and develop essential foundation technical, artistic and theoretical skills to enable them to progress on to a degree programme. Delivered by a range of highly qualified expert industry specialists and faculty, it will ensure you receive the highest possible standard of foundation training which reflects the current needs and requirements of the sector to enable you to progress onto a degree course. Progression onto a Shockout degree is not guaranteed.

Teaching staff at Shockout Arts are qualified professional practitioners and choreographers. They are keen to make the time you spend with them as stimulating and rewarding as possible and enjoy a well-deserved reputation for being approachable and interested in your progress. As teaching often takes place in small groups, you’ll have access to individual support and guidance at every stage.

For full details about Shockout, their open days and accommodation, please visit http://www.weareshockout.com/.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 64 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3414 Dancers and choreographers
3413 Actors, entertainers and presenters
3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors

Course Details

Qualification
Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Manchester
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Dance