BA (HONS)
DANCE
PERFORMANCE
Top Up
ONE YEAR FULL TIME COURSE – 120 CREDIT HOURS – VALIDATED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON.
The BA (Hons) Dance Performance top-up course is structured around the needs of the professional performing dancer in a diverse creative economy. The course will guide you in the development of your technical and performance skills to a high professional standard. Working with leading professionals across the dance industry, you will train in styles such as commercial, contemporary, ballet, jazz, and musical theatre. While the focus of the course is performance and technical training, you will also expand on your skills in choreography, self-promotion, and academic writing to prepare you for the ever-changing demands of the professional dance world.
This programme aims to further your understanding of dance performance, allowing you to become a dance practitioner with comprehensive knowledge of the cultural, creative, and technical elements of your art form. If you are a committed performer that enjoys the challenges of creating and performing innovative dance, then this course is for you!
This programme is an intense year of study, consisting of four modules designed to equip you with the transferable skills required for professional dancers. There are multiple opportunities throughout the year to perform and showcase your own choreography. Each year will feature a performance project led by an industry professional in which you will be directly involved in every stage of development from the initial conception to the final
performance.
Our BA Hons (Top up) in Dance is run in partnership with University West London
Course Price
£9000
Additional Costs
Uniform Fee: £200
Enrichment Fee: £250 per year
Funding
This course is fully funded by Student Finance England and a discretionary maintenance loan can be applied for to support living expenses.
WELSH STUDENTS
We are pleased to confirm that Addict Dance Academy courses have been designated for Student Finance Wales / Medr funding for the 2026/27 academic year. New students starting in 2026/27 will be able to apply for Medr funding for the duration of the course.
Please note, however, that there will be a shortfall between the funding available and the total course fees. For 2026-27, Medr will fund up to £6,525, while course fees are set at £9,000 (subject to review). This results in a current shortfall of £2,475.
By accepting a place at Addict Dance Academy, you are agreeing to cover the full cost of the course. This means the remaining balance will need to be paid directly to the university.
Please also be aware that course designation, the level of funding provided by Medr, and course fees are all subject to ongoing review and may change.
If you are still interested in studying with us and are considering self-funding your training, you are very welcome to continue with your application. Our team will be happy to talk you through the options available and support you through the application process.
If you would like to discuss this further, please contact our team at applications@addictdanceacademy.co.uk, or you may wish to contact Student Finance Wales directly for more information about their funding guidance.
Entry Requirements
A-Levels at grade C and C and D or above.
BTEC Extended Diploma MMP.
GCSE English Language and Maths (grade 9-4/A*-C) or 2 equivalents.
All applicants will be invited for a free audition and interview. At the audition students will present a pre-prepared song and monologue and participate in a dance workshop.
This approach allows the programme team to assess prior experience in the Performing Arts. The practical audition will be followed by an interview. Students will be offered a place on a suitable course in line with the Admission Policy at Addict Dance Academy.
If English is not your first language you will require a recognised Level 2 English language qualification or an IELTS score of 6.0 (with 5.5 minimum in each skill) or an equivalent English Language qualification.
In some circumstances, Addict Dance Academy, in conjunction with our partners will allow for Exceptional Admissions. If you think you qualify for this, please contact us for more details and to discuss your options.
Assessment Models
Assessments will be conducted through real life experiences with professional choreographers and employers as well as performances, classroom studies, workshops, mixed media portfolios, presentations, and reflective writing.
Progression Route
In addition to preparing you for your professional career as a dancer practitioner, the BA (Hons) Dance Performance top-up will allow you to progress to post-graduate qualifications such as MA, PhD, and teaching courses such as the PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) and the CertEd (Certificate in Education).
This course is fully funded by Student Finance England and a discretionary maintenance loan can be applied for to support living expenses.
The course is validated by University of West London
A typical 30 credit module is 300 hours which includes 200 hours of tutor led delivery and 100 hours of recommended independent study.
A full-time student should expect to undertake 30 additional hours per week during term-time.
- For details of progression and module scenarios please refer to the Academic Regulations.
- For details of assessment offences please refer to Academic Offence Policy.
- For details of how we will inform you of changes to modules please refer to the terms and conditions.
Students at Addict Dance Academy are bound by Addict Dance Academy terms and conditions as the education provider and University of West London as the courses validated by them.
