Professional Commercial Dance & Performance (Dancebox Studios and Theatre Works)

Buckinghamshire New University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years MusicDance

UCAS Points

88 - 112 points

About this course

The BA (Hons) in Professional Commercial Dance & Performance is a specialized three-year degree designed to prepare aspiring dancers for a dynamic career in the commercial dance industry. This rigorous program focuses exclusively on commercial dance, providing in-depth technical training across key dance genres including jazz, hip-hop and contemporary.

Key features of the program include:

​Extensive practical skills development in various dance styles.

Numerous performance opportunities to demonstrate and refine acquired skills.

Academic coursework to deepen understanding of the dance industry's contextual and critical aspects.

Insight into the historical and cultural developments specific to commercial dance.

In the first year, students build a solid foundation in core dance techniques, which paves the way for more focused training in the final two years tailored to their career goals. The program progressively intensifies, enabling students to master the complex skills needed for sustained success in the performing arts. Graduates not only leave with refined performance skills but also the comprehensive educational qualifications of a full BA (Hons) degree, preparing them for a broad spectrum of future opportunities in and beyond dance.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 88 - 112 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
2319 Teaching professionals
3414 Dancers and choreographers
3413 Actors, entertainers and presenters

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Milton Keynes
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Music, Dance