Aims of the Course

HND Dance offers highly practical and intensive technical training to extend and develop performance skills. Specific contemporary techniques are studied alongside a traditional classical ballet approach and commercial techniques of Jazz and Street Dance.

Choreography is used to expand creative thinking and a variety of new digital media is available to support students own choreographic work.

An emphasis is placed on vocational training and the skills required to enter the professional world of the Performing Arts. Students will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement as well as examining the theories and practice of specific dance roles.

Course content

The following modules are available for study:

Year 1
Contemporary Technique 1 (Graham based technique);
Ballet Technique 1; Choreography Practise; Preparation for Performance (including Pilates and Fitness); Repertoire (Ballet and Contemporary); Jazz Dance; History and Analysis of Contemporary Dance; Performance.

Year 2
Contemporary Technique 2 (Cunningham based technique); Ballet Technique 2; Urban Dance; Professional Studies; Choreography for Film; Professional Practise; Negotiated Performance Project.


Jobs and Careers

Choreographer, Dancer, Dance Teacher, Dance Therapist, Community Dance Worker, Arts Administrator.

Successful Completion

Successful completion could allow you to access a PGCE Dance course, Masters in Dance or Choreography, Professional Diploma in Dance Performance or Post Graduate Diploma for Dance Therapists.

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This course is run in association with The University of Worcester and students will study at the Kidderminster College site.