Commercial Dance The University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Overview

Course overview

This intensive  Commercial Dance program at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David prepares dancers for the commercial dance industry in a practical, studio-based learning environment, offering the opportunity to acquire and develop essential technical and artistic skill through professional training.

The course develops skills that will assist you in creating work opportunities or gaining work in the commercial dance creative industries. One of its key strengths is the broad cross-section of tutors from the creative industries who will work with, support and assist you in your studies.

You will discover your identity as an artist through studying a wide variety of dance forms, building on varying dance techniques and performance skills, such as:

• Hip Hop
• House
• Funk
• Waacking
• Voguing
• Ballet
• Tap
• Jazz
• Contemporary

Course structure

Throughout the three years, you will be taught by professionals with a wealth of knowledge and experience, providing all important industry links.

We will help you to become your own unique dance artist with an excellent understanding of the current dance industry and the skills to sustain your own creative career.

• Year One: This year will focus on your understanding and development of a diverse range of dance techniques required for the commercial dance industry. You will build upon your skills, whilst learning about all important fitness, nutrition and injury prevention in order to withstand the demands of the industry. This year will culminate in a performance project that will be led by a guest choreographer.
• Year Two: This year will build upon, stretch and challenge the skills you’ve learned from the previous year. You will gain extra skills within workshops from studying specialist areas such as acro and circus. Focusing on audition technique, you will gain invaluable insight into audition processes and work within a collaborative project.

• In your final year, you will have the opportunity to develop your own dance piece with guidance from tutors. You will work towards a showcase/showreel, whilst learning how to present yourself as a dance artist. The course will culminate in a large scale performance project.

Career opportunities

This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to be a successful dance artist. As a BA Commercial Dance graduate, you will be prepared to undertake roles such as:

• Performer
• Choreographer
• Touring
• Digital Dance