Dance and Movement for Wellbeing

This course is ideally suited for individuals who are deeply passionate about dance and movement, as well as those who aspire to use their creativity to positively impact the lives of others. This course offers you a transformative educational journey, equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and ethical understanding necessary to harness the potential of dance and movement in promoting holistic health and wellbeing. This innovative three-year programme stands out for its specialised focus and commitment to applied learning and research-informed teaching.

• Unlike traditional dance programmes, which may emphasise performance or choreography, this programme offers you a specialised focus on how to use dance to improve the wellbeing of individuals and groups

• You will explore all age-ranges and community groups providing you with in-depth knowledge and skills to apply in the real world

• This course is at the forefront of arts education, responding to the growing demand for professionals who can integrate artistic expression with health and wellbeing promotion

• This course offers you a comprehensive and transformative learning experience that blends practical training, theoretical understanding, applied learning, and research inquiry, preparing you to become an ethical, reflective, and skilled practitioner.

Our teaching methods will be varied, interactive and engaging. You will take part in:

• practical dance classes

• practical creative workshops

• group discussions - both peer and tutor led

• research and development labs

• critical feedback sessions

• seminars

• independent study

• masterclasses

• digital skills workshops.

Careers
As a graduate from this course, you will have acquired a comprehensive skill set and knowledge base that prepares you for a multitude of post-programme opportunities.

This course prepares graduates for diverse and impactful career paths. Key opportunities include roles as community dance participation practitioners within mental health organisations and NHS trusts, outreach and engagement positions within dance companies, and freelance work across various contexts from nurseries and care homes to ballet companies. Graduates can also pursue careers in dance management, production, community engagement, and arts and health advocacy roles.

There are clear pathways to advance your expertise through our specialised MA programmes in Dance Movement Psychotherapy and Dance and Choreography, offering opportunities for further specialisation and career advancement in related fields.

This course will provide you with the tools, skills, and understanding to pursue a fulfilling and impactful career in the dynamic and evolving field of dance and movement for wellbeing.