Dance Performance

UCAS code: W501

Here's what LMA says about its Dance Performance course.

The BA (Hons) degree in Dance Performance at LMA is delivered by industry professionals and provides a solid grounding in all major styles and techniques to prepare you for a career as a professional dancer. All of this is underpinned by theory and academic study along with developing your own style and creative vision.

If you want to dance all around the world, in music videos, theatre productions and large scale tours, then this course is the first step to make that happen!

When you join LMA you are surrounded by like-minded people in an environment where hard work brings great reward. You are taught by industry professionals in state of the art facilities.The LMA team give you the creative freedom you desire, to explore, discover yourself and give you the confidence to be the absolute best version of YOU.

LMA have amazing campuses in Liverpool and London and is co-owned by Global superstar ROBBIE WILLIAMS.

Level 4 [Year 1]

Studying Dance Performance [30 Credits] Skills for the Professional Dancer [20 Credits] Dance Styles and Techniques [40 Credits] Dance Live Performance [30 Credits]

Level 5 [Year 2]

Exploring Dance Performance [30 Credits] Choreography Skills for the Professional Dancer [20 Credits] Dance Styles and Techniques 2 [40 Credits] Dance Performance for Stage and Screen [30 Credits]

Level 6 [Year 3]

Industry Investigation [20 Credits] Dance Performance Showcase [30 Credits] Promotional Portfolio [20 Credits] Dance Major Performance [50 Credits]

You will experience a wide range of assessment methods at LMA which are focused around your practical development as a well rounded Dance Performer. These include practical demonstrations of a broad range of dance styles, skills and techniques, both individually and as part of an ensemble. Practical exercises and briefs are also included which assess your creative ability to improvise and choreograph.

In the creative production and performance modules you are given the opportunity to take part in live and staged productions where you are assessed on both the development of the production, and also your final performance. In your final year, Dance Performance students are assessed both individually via the "Showcase" modules which allows you to demonstrate your proficiency and creativity as a solo performer, and also as a group performer via the "Major Performance" module .

Assessed journals and planning exercises are also used which enable you to reflect and analyse your skills and identify ways they can develop. In some modules, continuous tutor/student assessment is also employed in order to evaluate your journey through the module.

In addition, in the modules where you investigate the performance industry and your role within it, you will experience a variety of assessment methods such as poster presentations, comparative reviews of different performances, and investigative essays and reports.