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Top 30
UK university
out of 123 institutions
Guardian University Guide 2026
6th
in the UK for 'teaching on my course'
National Student Survey 2025
1st
for learning resources in Dance
National Student Survey 2025
Explore your passion for dance
Discover our range of highly-practical courses
Apply more of your theoretical learning in the studio to develop your technical, choreography, and performance skills.
Explore the breadth of dance study
Study areas of dance that go beyond performance and technical training, including dance science, history, journalism and scenography.
Dedicated careers guidance and support
Our courses include in-built work placement and professional experience options to prepare you for a successful career.
Learn from active dance artists and practitioners
Work with and learn from industry-active professional dance artists, choreographers, practitioners, and researchers throughout your studies.
Dance Courses
Our dynamic dance courses allow you to explore a broad range of topics and specialisms in performance and technical development, research and theory, and education and contextual studies.
Select a learning level
All
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Foundation Options
PGCE
BA (Hons) Dance
Extend your knowledge of dance through both daily technique classes and a range of practical and contextual modules as you build you degree around your interests.
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BA (Hons) Dance
3 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
W500
Develop your technique and performance skills through daily dance classes.
Build your degree around your interests with broad range of practical and contextual modules.
Learn from experienced and sector-active dance practitioners and researchers.
In-built career guidance and support.
View course details
of BA (Hons) Dance
BA (Hons) Dance Performance
Build your technical foundations and strength as you focus on the art of contemporary dance performance practice.
View details
Quick view
BA (Hons) Dance Performance
3 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
W505
Develop your technical skills with intensive training and specialist performance classes.
Complete up to eight dance and performance techniques classes per week.
Join the 3Fall dance company in your third year and tour around the country.
Learn from experienced and sector-active dance practitioners and researchers.
View course details
of BA (Hons) Dance Performance
BSc (Hons) Dance Science
Explore how dance affects the body and mind, develop your technical skills through daily classes, and learn to enhance dance performance at all levels.
View details
Quick view
BSc (Hons) Dance Science
3 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
W5C6
Focus your studies with the Applied Performance or Health and Wellbeing pathway
Complete daily dance technique classes with a course theory to practice ratio of 60:40
Join the dance community: share classes and modules with other students across the department
Opportunity to complete industry qualifications alongside your studies
Prepare for your career in the dance industry as a choreographer, performer, teacher and more
View course details
of BSc (Hons) Dance Science
PGCE Secondary Dance
Learn to confidently begin teaching dance in a secondary school, as you qualify as a teacher in just one year.
View details
Quick view
PGCE Secondary Dance
1 year full time
Bishop Otter and Bognor Regis campuses
Qualify as a secondary teacher in just one year
Specialise teaching dance at a secondary level
Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training
Blend of professional placements and creative theoretical teaching
View course details
of PGCE Secondary Dance
BA (Hons) Dance Education and Teaching
Share your passion for dance with others as you develop your skills as a dance practitioner and explore teaching in a range of different dance settings.
View details
Quick view
BA (Hons) Dance Education and Teaching
3 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
W5X1
Prepare to teach dance in a variety of settings including communities and schools
Complete daily dance technique classes and study a theory to practice ratio of roughly 60:40
Join the dance community: share classes and modules with other students across the department
Be guaranteed an interview for our PGCE Dance programme once you graduate
View course details
of BA (Hons) Dance Education and Teaching
BA (Hons) Dance and Aerial Arts
Develop your dance skills whilst discovering aerial and physical theatre techniques to uncover exciting movement vocabulary and a fresh approach to choreography.
View details
Quick view
BA (Hons) Dance and Aerial Arts
3 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
W520
Specialise in aerial and physical theatre in dance, regardless of previous experience
Develop your knowledge of physical theatre and narrative choreography.
Take daily dance technique classes with dance students on other courses.
Learn from experienced and sector-active dance practitioners and researchers.
View course details
of BA (Hons) Dance and Aerial Arts
MA Performance: Dance (MapDance)
Learn from guest lecturers and perform and tour nationally and internationally with mapdance from February to May. This course is led by mapdance company Artistic Director Yael Flexer.
View details
Quick view
MA Performance: Dance (MapDance)
1 year full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
Join a professional dance company, MapDance
Tour nationally and internationally throughout the year
Join the Dance community
Complete daily technique classes and rehearsals
Hear from guest lecturers working at the edges of dance research
Develop your technical, expressive and artistic skills
Boost and prepare for your career in dance performance
View course details
of MA Performance: Dance (MapDance)
MA Choreography and Professional Practice
Join this industry-facing course and build relationships with dance professionals as you discover research in the arts, learn to document live performance practice and develop and promote your work.
View details
Quick view
MA Choreography and Professional Practice
1 year full time, 2 years part time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
Industry-facing course
Develop your Choreographic Signature
Build relationships with professional dance artists and regional dance development agencies
Learn from industry professionals
Opportunities to engage in Continuing Professional Development
Join the Dance community as you share classes and modules with other courses
View course details
of MA Choreography and Professional Practice
MA Dance: Advanced Practice
Develop your portfolio career to progress into areas including dance performance, teaching, choreography and arts administration.
View details
Quick view
MA Dance: Advanced Practice
1 year full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
Focus on employability with Artist as Producer module
Develop your portfolio career that can progress into areas such as dance performance, teaching, choreography, arts administration
Specialise in areas including teaching or working with a choreographer in repertory
Choose how you study with optional modules
Join the Dance community as you share classes and modules with other students
Study abroad opportunities
View course details
of MA Dance: Advanced Practice
BA (Hons) Dance Studies (International Route) Top Up
Upgrade your current experience and studies to a full undergraduate degree with this top-up course and take part in daily dance technique classes as you explore a range of contextual modules.
View details
Quick view
BA (Hons) Dance Studies (International Route) Top Up
1 year full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
W501
Complete daily dance technique classes and study a theory to practice ratio of 60:40.
Join the dance community: share classes and modules with other students across the department.
Choose from a wide range of modules.
Specialise in areas that interest you.
Prepare for your career in the dance industry as a choreographer, performer, teacher and more.
View course details
of BA (Hons) Dance Studies (International Route) Top Up
MSc Dance Science
Develop your research practice and understanding in dance science as you specialise in biomechanics, nutrition, physiology, psychology or strength and conditioning.
View details
Quick view
MSc Dance Science
1 year full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
Develop your systematic and critical understanding of current theory, research and debates
Explore Dance Science and postgraduate level
Develop your understanding and experience of practical research
View course details
of MSc Dance Science
Foundation Degree in Dance Teaching in the Private Sector
An innovative foundation degree preparing you for a successful career in the dance sector
View details
Quick view
Foundation Degree in Dance Teaching in the Private Sector
2 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
009W
Broaden your dance knowledge
Highly qualified teaching team
Develop your practical skills
Internationally recognised qualification
View course details
of Foundation Degree in Dance Teaching in the Private Sector
Introducing the Dance department
Why study Dance at the University of Chichester?
Watch video
Lecturers React to Thank You Letters
Listen to Jessica's letter to Edel Quinn, Dance Associate Lecturer, as she thanks her for all the support she's received throughout her degree.
Excellent levels of support
Learn from lecturers who know you by name
Our dedication to smaller classes allows our expert teaching staff to really get to know and how best to help thrive.
Our experienced staff are invested in your personal and academic development and provide excellent levels of 1-1 support throughout your studies.
Close community
Join our collaborative community of dancers
Studying at the University of Chichester allows you to share classes and modules with students from across our Dance Department to help creative a close. collaborative community of dancers, choreographers, writers, and researchers.
Showcase your passion
Perform throughout your studies
Develop your technical skills with regular classes and development sessions as you work towards end-of-semester performances and showcases.
Perform with working companies
Seize opportunities to watch, join, and learn from our working dance companies
Our in-house working dance companies 3Fall, MapDance and HIVE provide performance, work experience, and professional networking opportunities for our undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Dedicated dance facilities
Train, rehearse and study in industry standard spaces
Our University dance facilities include:
Four purpose built dance studios.
The Arts Council funded Dance Studio Theatre.
The Show Room, a fully-equipped 250-seat theatre.
A 110-seat studio theatre.
A newly refurbished large gymnasium space.
2 sprung floor spaces.
Specialist physiology, psychology and biomechanics labs
Sports injury clinic
Expert teaching staff
Learn from industry-active professional dance artists, researchers, and practitioners
Jason Keenan-Smith
Senior Lecturer (Theory and Technique)
Jason has worked as freelance dance artist for the past 16 years. As a dancer this includes companies such as English National Opera, The Featherstonehaughs, Protein Dance, Siobhan Davies Dance Company (Jerwood Bank Project), Union Dance and Walker Dance Park Music (Fin Walker).
Fiona Wallis
Senior Lecturer, Programme Coordinator BA (hons) Dance, Link Tutor FD Dance Teaching in the Private Sector, Exchange Tutor
Fiona’s early experience of dance was through professional training at Elmhurst Ballet School (Camberley) and then at the Rambert School. She has received an MA in Dance with Distinction from the University of Chichester.
Jayne McKee
Senior Lecturer in Dance, Programme Leader Dance Education & Teaching, Undergraduate Dance Programme Coordinator
Jayne graduated from Laban with a BA (Hons) in Dance Theatre. She went on to perform with Transitions Dance Company.
View all staff
Dance research and research degrees
Developing research in interdisciplinary work and new technologies
Research in Dance at the University is at an extremely exciting stage in its development as the interests of our dance researchers extends.
Our Dance Department has gained an international reputation in PhD studies through Practice as Research, and actively encourage applicants in this area of research practice.
Dance Research
Research Degrees
ResDance podcast
Attend professional performances
Enjoy performances and talks from professionals on campus
Watch performances in University spaces and attend talks with professionals to enhance your studies.
Related subjects
Music
Join the vibrant music community and study in our £4.8 million Conservatoire as you prepare to perform regionally and locally, teach, and explore the theory behind music.
View details
of Music
Sport
Explore our highly-regarded sport courses, all underpinned by internationally recognised and world-leading research alongside cutting-edge practice.
View details
of Sport
Our address
University of Chichester,
College Lane,
Chichester,
West Sussex, PO19 6PE
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Contact us
(+44) 01243 816000
help@chi.ac.uk
For visits
(+44) 01243 816000
Campus tours
visitus@chi.ac.uk
Open Days & Applicant Days
studyhere@chi.ac.uk
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Skip to content
Home
Dance
Dance
Extend your skillset, reach new heights and create your pathway to success
See our courses
Dance
Extend your skillset, reach new heights and create your pathway to success
See our courses
Top 30
UK university
out of 123 institutions
Guardian University Guide 2026
6th
in the UK for 'teaching on my course'
National Student Survey 2025
1st
for learning resources in Dance
National Student Survey 2025
Explore your passion for dance
Discover our range of highly-practical courses
Apply more of your theoretical learning in the studio to develop your technical, choreography, and performance skills.
Explore the breadth of dance study
Study areas of dance that go beyond performance and technical training, including dance science, history, journalism and scenography.
Dedicated careers guidance and support
Our courses include in-built work placement and professional experience options to prepare you for a successful career.
Learn from active dance artists and practitioners
Work with and learn from industry-active professional dance artists, choreographers, practitioners, and researchers throughout your studies.
Dance Courses
Our dynamic dance courses allow you to explore a broad range of topics and specialisms in performance and technical development, research and theory, and education and contextual studies.
Select a learning level
All
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Foundation Options
PGCE
BA (Hons) Dance
Extend your knowledge of dance through both daily technique classes and a range of practical and contextual modules as you build you degree around your interests.
View details
Quick view
BA (Hons) Dance
3 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
W500
Develop your technique and performance skills through daily dance classes.
Build your degree around your interests with broad range of practical and contextual modules.
Learn from experienced and sector-active dance practitioners and researchers.
In-built career guidance and support.
View course details
of BA (Hons) Dance
BA (Hons) Dance Performance
Build your technical foundations and strength as you focus on the art of contemporary dance performance practice.
View details
Quick view
BA (Hons) Dance Performance
3 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
W505
Develop your technical skills with intensive training and specialist performance classes.
Complete up to eight dance and performance techniques classes per week.
Join the 3Fall dance company in your third year and tour around the country.
Learn from experienced and sector-active dance practitioners and researchers.
View course details
of BA (Hons) Dance Performance
BSc (Hons) Dance Science
Explore how dance affects the body and mind, develop your technical skills through daily classes, and learn to enhance dance performance at all levels.
View details
Quick view
BSc (Hons) Dance Science
3 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
W5C6
Focus your studies with the Applied Performance or Health and Wellbeing pathway
Complete daily dance technique classes with a course theory to practice ratio of 60:40
Join the dance community: share classes and modules with other students across the department
Opportunity to complete industry qualifications alongside your studies
Prepare for your career in the dance industry as a choreographer, performer, teacher and more
View course details
of BSc (Hons) Dance Science
PGCE Secondary Dance
Learn to confidently begin teaching dance in a secondary school, as you qualify as a teacher in just one year.
View details
Quick view
PGCE Secondary Dance
1 year full time
Bishop Otter and Bognor Regis campuses
Qualify as a secondary teacher in just one year
Specialise teaching dance at a secondary level
Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training
Blend of professional placements and creative theoretical teaching
View course details
of PGCE Secondary Dance
BA (Hons) Dance Education and Teaching
Share your passion for dance with others as you develop your skills as a dance practitioner and explore teaching in a range of different dance settings.
View details
Quick view
BA (Hons) Dance Education and Teaching
3 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
W5X1
Prepare to teach dance in a variety of settings including communities and schools
Complete daily dance technique classes and study a theory to practice ratio of roughly 60:40
Join the dance community: share classes and modules with other students across the department
Be guaranteed an interview for our PGCE Dance programme once you graduate
View course details
of BA (Hons) Dance Education and Teaching
BA (Hons) Dance and Aerial Arts
Develop your dance skills whilst discovering aerial and physical theatre techniques to uncover exciting movement vocabulary and a fresh approach to choreography.
View details
Quick view
BA (Hons) Dance and Aerial Arts
3 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
W520
Specialise in aerial and physical theatre in dance, regardless of previous experience
Develop your knowledge of physical theatre and narrative choreography.
Take daily dance technique classes with dance students on other courses.
Learn from experienced and sector-active dance practitioners and researchers.
View course details
of BA (Hons) Dance and Aerial Arts
MA Performance: Dance (MapDance)
Learn from guest lecturers and perform and tour nationally and internationally with mapdance from February to May. This course is led by mapdance company Artistic Director Yael Flexer.
View details
Quick view
MA Performance: Dance (MapDance)
1 year full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
Join a professional dance company, MapDance
Tour nationally and internationally throughout the year
Join the Dance community
Complete daily technique classes and rehearsals
Hear from guest lecturers working at the edges of dance research
Develop your technical, expressive and artistic skills
Boost and prepare for your career in dance performance
View course details
of MA Performance: Dance (MapDance)
MA Choreography and Professional Practice
Join this industry-facing course and build relationships with dance professionals as you discover research in the arts, learn to document live performance practice and develop and promote your work.
View details
Quick view
MA Choreography and Professional Practice
1 year full time, 2 years part time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
Industry-facing course
Develop your Choreographic Signature
Build relationships with professional dance artists and regional dance development agencies
Learn from industry professionals
Opportunities to engage in Continuing Professional Development
Join the Dance community as you share classes and modules with other courses
View course details
of MA Choreography and Professional Practice
MA Dance: Advanced Practice
Develop your portfolio career to progress into areas including dance performance, teaching, choreography and arts administration.
View details
Quick view
MA Dance: Advanced Practice
1 year full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
Focus on employability with Artist as Producer module
Develop your portfolio career that can progress into areas such as dance performance, teaching, choreography, arts administration
Specialise in areas including teaching or working with a choreographer in repertory
Choose how you study with optional modules
Join the Dance community as you share classes and modules with other students
Study abroad opportunities
View course details
of MA Dance: Advanced Practice
BA (Hons) Dance Studies (International Route) Top Up
Upgrade your current experience and studies to a full undergraduate degree with this top-up course and take part in daily dance technique classes as you explore a range of contextual modules.
View details
Quick view
BA (Hons) Dance Studies (International Route) Top Up
1 year full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
W501
Complete daily dance technique classes and study a theory to practice ratio of 60:40.
Join the dance community: share classes and modules with other students across the department.
Choose from a wide range of modules.
Specialise in areas that interest you.
Prepare for your career in the dance industry as a choreographer, performer, teacher and more.
View course details
of BA (Hons) Dance Studies (International Route) Top Up
MSc Dance Science
Develop your research practice and understanding in dance science as you specialise in biomechanics, nutrition, physiology, psychology or strength and conditioning.
View details
Quick view
MSc Dance Science
1 year full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
Develop your systematic and critical understanding of current theory, research and debates
Explore Dance Science and postgraduate level
Develop your understanding and experience of practical research
View course details
of MSc Dance Science
Foundation Degree in Dance Teaching in the Private Sector
An innovative foundation degree preparing you for a successful career in the dance sector
View details
Quick view
Foundation Degree in Dance Teaching in the Private Sector
2 years full time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
009W
Broaden your dance knowledge
Highly qualified teaching team
Develop your practical skills
Internationally recognised qualification
View course details
of Foundation Degree in Dance Teaching in the Private Sector
Introducing the Dance department
Why study Dance at the University of Chichester?
Watch video
Lecturers React to Thank You Letters
Listen to Jessica's letter to Edel Quinn, Dance Associate Lecturer, as she thanks her for all the support she's received throughout her degree.
Excellent levels of support
Learn from lecturers who know you by name
Our dedication to smaller classes allows our expert teaching staff to really get to know and how best to help thrive.
Our experienced staff are invested in your personal and academic development and provide excellent levels of 1-1 support throughout your studies.
Close community
Join our collaborative community of dancers
Studying at the University of Chichester allows you to share classes and modules with students from across our Dance Department to help creative a close. collaborative community of dancers, choreographers, writers, and researchers.
Showcase your passion
Perform throughout your studies
Develop your technical skills with regular classes and development sessions as you work towards end-of-semester performances and showcases.
Perform with working companies
Seize opportunities to watch, join, and learn from our working dance companies
Our in-house working dance companies 3Fall, MapDance and HIVE provide performance, work experience, and professional networking opportunities for our undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Dedicated dance facilities
Train, rehearse and study in industry standard spaces
Our University dance facilities include:
Four purpose built dance studios.
The Arts Council funded Dance Studio Theatre.
The Show Room, a fully-equipped 250-seat theatre.
A 110-seat studio theatre.
A newly refurbished large gymnasium space.
2 sprung floor spaces.
Specialist physiology, psychology and biomechanics labs
Sports injury clinic
Expert teaching staff
Learn from industry-active professional dance artists, researchers, and practitioners
Jason Keenan-Smith
Senior Lecturer (Theory and Technique)
Jason has worked as freelance dance artist for the past 16 years. As a dancer this includes companies such as English National Opera, The Featherstonehaughs, Protein Dance, Siobhan Davies Dance Company (Jerwood Bank Project), Union Dance and Walker Dance Park Music (Fin Walker).
Fiona Wallis
Senior Lecturer, Programme Coordinator BA (hons) Dance, Link Tutor FD Dance Teaching in the Private Sector, Exchange Tutor
Fiona’s early experience of dance was through professional training at Elmhurst Ballet School (Camberley) and then at the Rambert School. She has received an MA in Dance with Distinction from the University of Chichester.
Jayne McKee
Senior Lecturer in Dance, Programme Leader Dance Education & Teaching, Undergraduate Dance Programme Coordinator
Jayne graduated from Laban with a BA (Hons) in Dance Theatre. She went on to perform with Transitions Dance Company.
View all staff
Dance research and research degrees
Developing research in interdisciplinary work and new technologies
Research in Dance at the University is at an extremely exciting stage in its development as the interests of our dance researchers extends.
Our Dance Department has gained an international reputation in PhD studies through Practice as Research, and actively encourage applicants in this area of research practice.
Dance Research
Research Degrees
ResDance podcast
Attend professional performances
Enjoy performances and talks from professionals on campus
Watch performances in University spaces and attend talks with professionals to enhance your studies.
Related subjects
Music
Join the vibrant music community and study in our £4.8 million Conservatoire as you prepare to perform regionally and locally, teach, and explore the theory behind music.
View details
of Music
Sport
Explore our highly-regarded sport courses, all underpinned by internationally recognised and world-leading research alongside cutting-edge practice.
View details
of Sport
Our address
University of Chichester,
College Lane,
Chichester,
West Sussex, PO19 6PE
View Map
Contact us
(+44) 01243 816000
help@chi.ac.uk
For visits
(+44) 01243 816000
Campus tours
visitus@chi.ac.uk
Open Days & Applicant Days
studyhere@chi.ac.uk
I’m looking for
Courses
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