Dance

Course summary

Arguably the most physically demanding of the courses, Dance offers a deeper appreciation of the art, while training students to the highest level available for non-professionals. Students will focus on both historical and current dance practices, studying a wide variety of genres and practitioners. As well as gaining a comprehensive grasp of the academic side of the subject, students will receive practical sessions, grounded in Graham technique, but allowing individual creativity. The aim is to inspire a lifelong passion and appreciation for dance. Crucially, the physical aspects of the course will be designed to bring the students as close as possible to professional standards, and those wishing to pursue training in the art will find the course an exceptional preparation for this demanding and exciting career. The course is split into two sections. Performance & Choreography requires solo performances based upon a specific practitioner, a performance as part of a quartet and a group choreography. The Critical Engagement section is focus upon the study of at least two dances, with deeper study of the historical context of the dance, its genre, contemporaneous work and more. It is designed to increase the knowledge and critical appreciation of Dance.