Dance and Performance (Hons) University of Worcester

Overview

The Dance and Performance (Hons) at the University of Worcester is a practice-led degree designed to transform students into versatile and confident professional dancers. By exploring a diverse range of styles including contemporary, jazz, ballet, and commercial dance, students gain the technical expertise required for the modern industry. The curriculum balances physical training with creative exploration, ensuring graduates are prepared for the stage, screen, and community settings.

Why Dance and Performance (Hons) at the University of Worcester?

Students benefit from an intimate learning environment with smaller class sizes, allowing for significant contact time and personalised instruction from experienced industry practitioners. The university is recognised for its commitment to student success, being a finalist for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025. Facilities and teaching methods support a variety of performance formats, from traditional stage productions to digital dance for camera and site-specific work.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 17200 per year
• National fee: GBP 9790 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum offers a flexible structure that allows students to explore various performance paths before specialising. Modules may include:

• Devising & Physical Theatre
• Dance Techniques
• Choreographic Practices
• Dance Styles
• Leading and Teaching in the Performing Arts
• Repertoire

Careers with Dance and Performance (Hons)

Graduates are equipped with the entrepreneurial and creative skills necessary to thrive as independent or freelance practitioners. The programme prepares students for diverse roles, including professional performers on stage or cruise ships, choreographers, and arts administrators. Many graduates also pursue further study via PGCE programmes to become specialist dance teachers in primary or secondary schools.

Beyond direct performance roles, the degree fosters transferable skills such as communication, creativity, and public confidence. These attributes enhance employability in community dance practice and the wider creative industries. Students also gain practical insights into self-employment, ensuring they can manage the business aspects of a professional dance career effectively.