This degree focuses on disciplines ranging from street dance, through latin american, ballroom to commercial dance techniques. This gives the opportunity for those who have a passion or interest in dance, in any area to realise their aspirations. The programme also has a strong teaching focus and provides students with the opportunity (for an additional fee) to take external professional teaching qualifications with the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) which has strong links to the University. The new facilities at the University are at the centre of the student experience. The state of the art dance studio, performance laboratory and gymnasium enable students to practice a range of dance performance activities as well as developing their understanding of levels of fitness required for a performer. Take a 360 degree tour of studio 101. The programme also equips students with core employability skills as well as enterprise development for those wishing to start up their own business. Through this strand of the degree, students are given the opportunity to work externally on their own projects in the community or to engage with professional companies to gain vital links and experience with industry professionals. The programme gives students access to: * Specialist equipment, including the isokinetic dynamometer to measure and facilitate the improvement of the way in which the body performs during dance performance. * Studio time for individual development. * Outstanding dance, sports, and performing arts facilities * Use of our Human Performance Laboratory. * Regular Master classes in a range of dance styles and fitness styles with industry professionals. * Access to external dance and fitness projects.

The main educational aims of the BA (Hons) Dance Performance programme are to: * Prepare students for a career in the dance industry * Enhance students' performance skills in a wide range of dance styles and contexts * Provide students with an understanding of the history and context of dance * Provide students with a working knowledge of the dance sector and arts policy * Develop students' creativity in dance and performance * Develop the values of professional practice in a variety of dance genres * Provide students with the necessary business-related and self-management skills to meet the demands of employment.