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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Carmarthen Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
20-SEP-21
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
BA Dance is a highly practical course. Designed to prepare students for careers as dance artists, this programme is delivered by some of Wales’ leading contemporary dance artists and practitioners.
Students will experience the latest approaches to dance training in contemporary dance and ballet. They will explore creative and choreographic skills, perform in works by leading artists, develop community-based practice and collaborate with students from other disciplines. Student are prepared to become fully rounded, collaborative artists and practitioners upon graduation.
The specialist skills taught will be underpinned by acquired knowledge of, and experience in, entrepreneurship and digital know-how. Developing this range of skills prepares students to enjoy life-long and varied careers in performance, choreography, community practice and/or dance pedagogy.
Course Overview
The first year of the BA Dance programme concentrates on building foundations in the latest approaches to contemporary and ballet training and movement skills development. Students will experience highly demanding performance opportunities and work with professional choreographers from the outset.
During the second year, students further develop their skills and experience in performance, choreography and collaborative practices. They also gain, in a range of inclusive settings, practical experience through the development of their teaching practice and workshop leading competence.
Students in their final year are supported to cultivate their own expertise as performers, choreographers and collaborative professional artists and practitioners, so that they are ready for employment as dancers, choreographers or community practitioners when they leave.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates have gone on to a variety of careers and further study, including:
- Dancers/Performers
- Teachers including inclusive dance practitioners
- Choreographers
- Health and well-being practitioners - fitness and personal training, Pilates instructors
- Dance in Education
- Movement Therapy
- Community dance workers
Suggested academic progress routes:
- MSc Dance Science
- MA Choreograph and/or Performance
Application deadline
15 January
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
UCAS Points : 64
Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.
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