Dance Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Dance BA (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University is a comprehensive programme designed to cultivate adaptable and reflexive dance artists through a blend of performance and choreographic practice. Students engage with a wide variety of techniques and theoretical frameworks to build a professional foundation in the field. This degree establishes dance as a vital discipline that informs contemporary performance studies while fostering individual creative signatures.

Why Dance at Liverpool Hope University?

Studying at the Creative Campus provides students with access to professional platforms and high-quality facilities, including the Capstone Theatre. The programme emphasises project-based learning and offers opportunities for large-scale performances and touring. Students benefit from strong industry connections, enabling professional placements in community and educational settings that bridge the gap between academic study and the professional dance world.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 15225 per year
• National fee: GBP 9790 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to transition from foundational techniques to advanced professional practice. Modules may include:

• Dance Performance and Technique
• Choreographic and Performance Approaches
• Dance History
• Explorations in Dance
• Site-specific and Screen Digital Technologies
• Interdisciplinary Practice
• Advanced Studies - Signature Practice
• Independent Negotiated Project

Careers with Dance

Graduates are equipped with the practical and critical skills necessary for a variety of roles within the creative industries. Many alumni pursue careers as freelance dancers, choreographers, or community dance artists. The programme also provides a strong foundation for those wishing to open their own dance schools or work as dance therapists and teachers. Graduates have successfully secured positions at prestigious organisations such as the National Youth Dance Company of Wales, the Lisa Simpson Dance Company, and the Space Dance and Arts Centre in Melbourne. Additionally, the degree serves as a gateway to further academic study, including PGCE and Master’s programmes.