Dance - Advanced

Course details

The emphasis of the course is on performance in live theatre. Teaching experience forms part of the course in 2nd year. In Choreography and Physical Theatre students explore their creative talents. Dance Research and Analysis gives the student an insight into the development of dance. Musical Theatre is an important element of the course. In Contemporary Dance, Graham, Cunningham, Limon and Release are explored. Preparing for the industry of dance is an important part of the course with the emphasis on professional practice. Classical Ballet includes pointe work and repertoire. The Higher National Diploma provides a clear pathway following to a top up year at university in the UK and Northern Ireland leading to a B.A. (Hons) in Dance. Former students have gone on to the University of Bath Spa, Middlesex, Chester, Sunderland, Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA), De Montfort and Kent. BIFE is the only institute to offer the HND route to a degree in dance in Ireland.

Programme of Study

HND – YEAR 1

• Creative Art Professional Practice
• Creative Art Research Skills
• Choreography for Solo Performance
• Classical Ballet Background & Technique
• Contemporary Dance Techniques
• Dance & Health
• Jazz Dance Technique & Performance
• Physical Theatre

HND – YEAR 2

• Preparations, Process & Production in the Creative Arts
• Choreography of Group Performance
• Classical Ballet Development & Analysis
• Contemporary Dance Techniques & Performance
• Dance Criticism & Analysis
• Popular Entertainment
• Musical Theatre Performance
• Jazz Dance & Development
• Applied Contemporary Performance Practice

Components subject to change

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent with dance experience
• QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in dance
• Mature applicants – experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications

Places are offered following successful interview and audition.

Higher Education Progression*

University of Sunderland:

• BA Hons. in Dance (W501 Top-up yr)

University of Bath Spa:

• BA Hons. In Dance (W500 Top-up yr)

University of Middlesex:

• BA Hons. in Dance Performance (W500 Top-up yr)

De Montfort University:

• BA Hons. in Dance Performance (W500 Top-up yr);
• BA Hons. in Dance Studies (W501 Top-up year)

University of Chester:

• BA Hons. in Dance (Top-up year)