Dance Education and Teaching
University of Chichester
UCAS Code: W5X1 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Chichester
UCAS Code: W5X1 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
**Develop your skills as a dance practitioner and explore teaching in a range of settings**
Our BA (Hons) Dance Education and Teaching degree prepares you to teach dance in a variety of settings as you develop your technique in daily classes, explore wider dance theory and applications, and gain vital work experience in professional settings.
**Learn to teach dance**
This course provides you with a range of pedagogical approaches and techniques for teaching that will support you to share your passion for dance with others, as you learn how to plan, deliver, and facilitate student-led and community or school-based projects.
**Learn to share your passion for dance in a variety of settings, including:**
- Educational institutions and organisations
- Youth and community settings
- Professional dance companies
- Special educational needs and inclusive dance settings
**Develop your technical skills in daily classes**
Daily technique classes keep your love of dancing at the heart of your experience, as you learn alongside students from across our dance department as part of an integrated dance community.
**Perform and choreograph throughout your degree**
You will also engage in weekly choreography classes to develop your own creative ‘voice’ and performance skills, with opportunities to perform throughout your studies including at end of semester shows.
**Guaranteed interview for our PGCE Dance programme**
We guarantee our BA (Hons) Dance Education and Teaching graduates who have the required English and Maths GCSEs an interview for our PGCE Secondary Dance programme to help support you on your journey to becoming a successful dance teacher.
**Learn from sector-active dance practitioners**
Our lecturers and dance tutors are all experienced, professional, and practicing choreographers, technique tutors, dance practitioners, and dance science specialists.
Our tutors approach each class as an opportunity to share their expertise with you to nurture your talent, extend your creativity, as they get to know you and your aspirations.
**Collaborative and supportive community**
Studying and training at the University of Chichester means that you will join our close, collaborative community of dancers, choreographers, writers, and researchers.
**International exchange opportunities**
As part of your dance course, you can take part in an international exchange programme during your second year, as you experience new cultures whilst you continue your dance training.
**Prepare for your career**
This course offers dedicated teaching work placements and specific dance education modules to inform your future teaching career.
You will have the opportunity complete work placements and graduate with industry experience within a variety of educational and dance teaching environments to help prepare you for your chosen career within the sector.
**On this course you will:**
- Learn to teach dance in educational, professional, and community settings.
- Take daily dance technique classes in a range of styles, including contemporary technique and ballet.
- Perform regularly including at end of semester shows.
- Join a close dance community and work dance students from other courses.
- Learn from experienced and sector-active dance practitioners and researchers.
- Have the opportunity to complete an international exchange.
Modules
In your first year, you will gain a solid foundation in dance practice through daily dance classes.
In addition, you will take modules that explore wider dance theory and contexts, including dance history, applied psychology in dance, movements studies, genre and style, and choreography. Your second year will focus on teaching strategies through a combination of core modules including an exploration of safe dance practice and culture and community.
Optional modules give you a chance to perform and get creative through repertory, choreography, and industry placements. Your third year expands your awareness of the dance sector through optional modules in choreography, teaching dance technique, dance movement psychotherapy, creative practice, as well as an applied dance placement where you can explore roles in administration, technical theatre, or community dance practice.
Assessment methods
As a BA (Hons) Dance Education and Teaching student, you will have the option to complete your final year project in a variety of ways: 100% choreographic work, 100% written assignment, or submitted as a combination of choreography and written paper.
Outside of scheduled classes you will complete independent study including researching texts, completing individual or group tasks and working on your assignments.
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The stats above mainly cover teaching degrees for training and qualifying in primary school education. These tend to be three or four-year courses — check with course tutors about how long you will need to study to get your Qualified Teacher Status. Most graduates go into teaching roles — usually primary school teaching, so these courses have good employment rates and starting salaries. We have a shortage of teachers of all kinds, which is deepening, and whilst many of the most severe are at secondary level, the prospects for this degree are not likely to take a downturn any time soon.
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