Course Summary

Higher National Diploma in Dance Studies: Urban and Contemporary Dance Practice: An exciting and innovative course that specialises in contemporary and urban dance practice. This 2 year course offers students the chance to study with a dynamic and skilled dance faculty. We cover Contemporary dance techniques, innovative theatre practice, hip-hop, krump, commercial, break dance, jazz dance, performance project, audition technique and choreographic practice. You will have the opportunity to share your work in our tri-annual performance platforms and external dance events. The faculty of dance will aid in supporting your growth and developing your skills as a dance artist, choreographer and performer. You will also explore the importance of arts administration and setting up performance events and supportive choreographic sharing’s whilst studying critical response and analytical frameworks for dance analysis. On completion of the 2 year programme many students have progressed onto studying a top-up degrees or a second or third year of a BA (Hons) degree at university, or conservatoire.

Course Details - Modules

An exciting and innovative course that specialises in contemporary and urban dance practice. This 2 year course offers students the chance to study with a dynamic and skilled dance faculty. Year 1 Core: Unit 1 The Performing Arts Industry 15 Credits Level 4 Unit 2 Professional Development 15 Credits level 4 Specialist: Unit 5 Contemporary Dance 1 15 Credits level 4 Unit 3 Jazz Dance 1 15 Credits level 4 Unit 6 Commercial Dance 1 15 Credits level 4 Unit 9 Choreography 1 15 Credits level 4 Unit 10 Investigation of Specialism 15 Credits level 4 Unit 11 Dance for Camera 15 Credits level 4 Year 2 Core: Unit 32 Creative Research Project 30 Credits level 5 Unit 33 Working in the Performing Arts Industry 15 Credits level 5 Specialist: Unit 36 Contemporary Dance 2 15 Credits level 4 Unit 34 Jazz Dance 2 15 Credits level 5 Unit 37 Commercial Dance 2 15 Credits level 5 Unit 47 Choreography 2 15 Credits level 5 Unit 46 Auditioning 15 Credits – level 5 Unit 40 Partner Work 15 Credits Level 5 You will perform throughout the year in our Endeavour Theatre and during our Creative Arts Festival and you will work on a major performance. The faculty of dance will aid in supporting your growth and developing your skills as a dance artist, choreographer and performer. You will also explore the importance of arts administration and setting up performance events and supportive choreographic sharing's whilst studying critical response and analytical frameworks for dance analysis.

Course Details – Assessment Method

The course is continually assessed through vocationally based assignments, finishing with a major project and an assessed performance.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: 005W

Institution code: W65

Campus Name: Isleworth

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


GCSE maths and English at grade A*-C/9-5

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

EU 5000.0 Year 1
England 5000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 5000.0 Year 1
Scotland 5000.0 Year 1
Wales 5000.0 Year 1
International 8000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

London Road
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Isleworth
TW7 4HS

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