Professional Dance and Musical Theatre, BA (Hons)

The Urdang BA (Hons) Professional Dance and Musical Theatre degree provides comprehensive training as a 'Triple Threat' performer, developing skills for careers in musicals, dance companies, television, theatre, and education. Students benefit from diverse performance opportunities, including public productions, showcases, and the annual Summer Show, while choosing a specialism from year two across three tracks: Triple Threat, singing/acting focus, or dance-based emphasis. Collaboration with industry professionals ensures relevant training and access to networks, preparing graduates for roles in the West End, international theatre, TV, films, and beyond.The curriculum begins with foundational training in dancing, singing, and acting in year one, followed by specialisation and core modules in year two, and advanced study with public performances in year three. Modules include Contextual and Critical Studies, Dance, Musical Theatre, and Performance, tailored to each track. Assessments are module-specific, featuring exams, written assignments, presentations, tests, and practical evaluations, evolving from guided tasks in year one to independent projects later.

In your first year you will be trained in dancing, singing and acting to develop fundamental skills required for dance and musical theatre. In your second year you will have the chance to specialise in your chosen study track alongside the core modules. In your third year you continue your track of study and take part in public performances. The Track options for second year onwards include: Track A: triple threat training; singing, acting and dance. Track B: dance-based focus. Track C: singing/acting focus. Year 1 Contextual and Critical Studies 1 Contextual and Critical Studies 2 Dance 1 Musical Theatre 1 Performance 1 Contextual and Critical Studies 3 Contextual and Critical Studies 4 Dance Solo Performance 2 Track A: Dance 2a Track A: Musical Theatre 2a Track B: Musical Theatre 2b Track B: Dance 2b Track C: Dance 2c Track C: Musical Theatre 2c Year 3 Contextual and Critical Studies 5 Performance 3 Employability Track A: Dance 3a Track A: Musical Theatre 3a Track B: Musical Theatre 3b Track B: Dance 3b Track C: Dance 3c Track C: Musical Theatre 3c.