Professional, Commercial and Contemporary Dance, UAL Diploma / Extended Diploma

Level 3

01 Sep 2025
2 Years
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This unique course embraces all elements of dance and will provide you with the extensive skill set required by a dancer. There is a strong emphasis on practical techniques and each lesson focuses on a specific style of dance including ballet, jazz, tap, commercial, pas de deux, international and contemporary. You will develop and advance your skills in our specialist studios, equipped with full mirrors and sprung floors. The number and size of dance studios available to you exceeds that of most universities, and our place within the town centre means you will also be given the opportunity to perform in local theatres.

You will be taught by professional dancers with extensive experience in the industry, and your lecturers will fully support you in developing confidence, interpersonal skills, and good working practices, all of which will improve your employability. You will also study subjects including choreography, dance fitness and dance history to increase your knowledge and understanding of the dance world.

As part of our collaborative community, you will devise powerful and engaging pieces of work and then deliver dynamic performances, here in our purpose-built spaces, and in local theatres. You will also be given the opportunity to take residential trips to London and New York, to experience inspirational workshops and performances in the West End and on Broadway.

You’ll become part of our Creative Arts Career Excellence Hub, which is endorsed by leading industry partners, who are actively involved throughout your whole training programme. This provides unrivalled access to potential employers and the opportunity to develop your creative network. You will benefit from theatre trips, work experience opportunities and masterclasses from renowned performers. As part of this study programme, you will develop your maths and English skills, attend tutorials and Individual Development (ID). You will also complete an extended industry placement. All aspects of your study programme will be discussed at your interview.

Become part of Creative Arts Weston, a career-focused College and University Centre, housed within a vibrant and supportive environment, which encourages collaboration with your peers, lecturers and the creative industries to give you the skills and opportunities you need to kick-start your career.

WHAT DOES THIS COURSE INVOLVE

  • Ballet, tap and modern (possible ISTD examinations)
  • Jazz
  • Pas de deux
  • Contemporary
  • Commercial
  • International dance styles
  • Choreography
  • Improvisation
  • Repertoire
  • Dance in education
  • The healthy dancer/ Dance fitness
  • Dance history
  • Practitioners
  • Contextual studies
  • Professional profile
  • Exciting industry trips

ASSESSMENT METHOD

You will be assessed through several projects throughout the year. For your final assessment of each year (diploma and extended diploma) you will form a dance company. Past projects have included:

Musicals:

  • Chicago
  • Little Shop of Horrors

Professional repertoire and choreographers:

  • Him by Kyle Hanagami
  • Rooster and Hush by Christopher Bruce
  • All That Jazz by Bob Fosse
  • A Linha Curva by Itzik Galili

Live events:

  • Live London performance: Move It

Music video:

  • Commercial dance

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

Successful completion of the diploma will allow you to progress to the extended diploma. Successful completion of the extended diploma will enable you to progress onto apprenticeships, higher education, conservatoire, or employment within the industry.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For the level 3 diploma a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English and maths or a qualifying level 2 qualification (merit). You will also be asked to attend an interview. To progress onto the extended diploma students will need to successfully complete the level 3 diploma course at a merit grade.


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