Dance for Commercial Performance, BA (Hons)


Level 6

Prepare for a career as a dancer or choreographer for the stage and screen by enhancing your technique in a variety of styles such as commercial, hip-hop, pas de deux, dancehall, waacking, popping, heels dance, house dance, contemporary, jazz, ballet, tap and more.

This course will provide you with the practical and academic skills needed to be a versatile dancer or choreographer across all genres, in turn preparing you for postgraduate study. With training from industry professionals we will prepare you for a future career in the dance industry.

Priding ourselves on our vocational approach to training, this course is predominantly practical, with daily technique training in a variety of styles. You will also gain an understanding of relevant theoretical underpinnings, relating to topics such as stylistic development, choreographic practise and dance anatomy and nutrition. We consider training both academically and practically, geared towards looking at a holistic approach to dancers.

On this course you will also benefit from being part of Creative Arts Weston. Here you will join our exciting and passionate creative community, and you will be perfectly placed to join the arts industry, leading the way as part of the next creative generation.

Although this is a Bath Spa University programme, it is delivered here at UCW. If you would like to find out more about this programme or apply, please click here

Duration:

Full-time: 3 years (5 days a week)

Fees:

Full-time: £9,250 per year

Start Date:

September 2025

Location:

UCW Academy of Performing Arts at Knightstone Campus

Delivered in
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About this course


Prepare for a career as a dancer or choreographer for the stage and screen by enhancing your technique in a variety of styles such as commercial, hip-hop, pas de deux, dancehall, waacking, popping, heels dance, house dance, contemporary, jazz, ballet, tap and more.

This course will provide you with the practical and academic skills needed to be a versatile dancer or choreographer across all genres, in turn preparing you for postgraduate study. With training from industry professionals we will prepare you for a future career in the dance industry.

Priding ourselves on our vocational approach to training, this course is predominantly practical, with daily technique training in a variety of styles. You will also gain an understanding of relevant theoretical underpinnings, relating to topics such as stylistic development, choreographic practise and dance anatomy and nutrition. We consider training both academically and practically, geared towards looking at a holistic approach to dancers.

On this course you will also benefit from being part of Creative Arts Weston. Here you will join our exciting and passionate creative community, and you will be perfectly placed to join the arts industry, leading the way as part of the next creative generation.

Although this is a Bath Spa University programme, it is delivered here at UCW. If you would like to find out more about this programme or apply, please click here

Meet our Team


Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
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Eloise Hodder .

Programme Coordinator - Acting and Performance Making

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Abigail Green .

Head of Voice and Singing

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Nicolette Whitley .

Lecturer in Jazz

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Joe Miller .

Lecturer in Pas de Deux

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Carina Morgan .

Lecturer in Ballet and Jazz

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Leanne Clark .

Lecturer in Ballet and Jazz

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Beky Humphries .

Lecturer in Commercial Dance

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Joe Kennedy .

Head of Dance

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Rachel Hickie .

Programme Coordinator - Dance for Commercial Performance

    Meet our Team


    Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
    Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
    Featured image for “Rachel Hickie”

    Rachel Hickie

    Programme Coordinator - Dance for Commercial Performance

    Featured image for “Joe Kennedy”

    Joe Kennedy

    Head of Dance

    Featured image for “Beky Humphries”

    Beky Humphries

    Lecturer in Commercial Dance

    Featured image for “Leanne Clark”

    Leanne Clark

    Lecturer in Ballet and Jazz

    Featured image for “Carina Morgan”

    Carina Morgan

    Lecturer in Ballet and Jazz

    Featured image for “Joe Miller”

    Joe Miller

    Lecturer in Pas de Deux

    Featured image for “Nicolette Whitley”

    Nicolette Whitley

    Lecturer in Jazz

    Featured image for “Abigail Green”

    Abigail Green

    Head of Voice and Singing

    Featured image for “Eloise Hodder”

    Eloise Hodder

    Programme Coordinator - Acting and Performance Making

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        I have gained so many skills from my course – mainly confidence, teamwork, and professionalism. I know I am ready for the dance industry with all the outstanding training I have had.


        Georgia, Dance for Commercial Performance, BA (Hons)

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          I have gained so many skills from my course – mainly confidence, teamwork, and professionalism. I know I am ready for the dance industry with all the outstanding training I have had.

          Georgia, Dance for Commercial Performance, BA (Hons)

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