Challenge the boundaries of physical expression through a dynamic studio-based learning experience and theoretical frameworks in dance.

BA Dance at Chester invites you to acquire strong performance, dance technique, and choreographic skills underpinned by a critically informed approach to current trends in media and technology. Our students learn to perform, create, and teach dance in diverse professional settings. Our collaborative, practical approach with dynamic experimentation invites dancers to expand expertise in a range of styles including contemporary, urban and commercial dance, community work, screendance, and choreography.

Studying Dance at Chester involves: being led by expert and highly motivated professionals; working in a supportive and nurturing environment that encourages the development of each individual dancer; being in a hands-on learning environment with exciting industry connections; gaining opportunities to perform and present work; developing dance-teaching skills; using well-equipped, excellent studios, performance spaces, computers, and learning facilities; developing performance technology and digital media skills; and working in a dynamic arts environment.

Due to our close partnerships with professional dance artists and companies, graduates have gone to work with companies throughout Europe and the UK, and also to secure Arts Council.

We pride ourselves on the quality of support we offer, and have a range of support packages to help support students during their time at University.