Dance and Drama
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Unleash your creativity and explore the captivating world of performing arts with Kingston University’s BA in Dance and Drama. This three-year, full-time program equips you with the skills and knowledge to become a versatile performer, fostering artistic expression, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of theatre and dance practices.
Embrace a Holistic Approach: Explore dance and drama as interconnected disciplines, developing your skills in movement, acting, voice, and performance creation. Learn to tell compelling stories through both physical and verbal expression.
Cultivate Your Performance Skills: Hone your acting technique, vocal training, improvisation skills, and stage presence. Develop strong dance fundamentals in contemporary dance, classical ballet (optional), and other movement styles as explored within the program.
Unleash Your Artistic Voice: Dive into creative exploration through workshops, rehearsals, and performance projects. Develop your choreographic abilities and explore devising original performance pieces. Learn to analyze and interpret theatrical texts and translate them into captivating stage productions.
Collaborative Learning Environment: Benefit from a close-knit learning community where you collaborate with fellow actors, dancers, directors, and designers. Learn to work effectively within an ensemble and develop strong communication and teamwork skills.
Professional Preparation: Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to launch your career in the performing arts. Learn about portfolio development, audition techniques, and the professional landscape of dance and drama. Explore career paths in theatre, film, television, dance companies, or even pursue further studies in specialized performance areas.
Graduates emerge as versatile performers prepared for diverse careers in various fields, including:
- Theatre acting (stage productions, musicals)
- Film and television acting
- Dance performance (contemporary dance companies, commercial dance)
- Choreography and dance creation
- Arts education and community theatre
- Arts administration and production
- Further studies in acting, dance, directing, or related fields (e.g., theatre technology, performance studies)
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For non-EU students it is recommended to apply before the deadline.
Application deadline for EU students is mid January.
Tuition fee for UK students is €10,850.
Admissions Requirements
American High School / Secondary School Diploma with minimum of 3.0 GPA.
Additional requirements:
Grade 3 or above in at least two Advanced Placement Tests
OR: SAT Subject test in above subject area, with a score of 550+
OR: Honours class credits or college credits in the subject areas, with a score of B.
In some cases, ACT results of 26 or higher will be considered. Please enquire with the Faculty.
Students with the Diploma but no AP work, SAT Subject scores, Honours class or College Credits may apply for a Foundation programme
Additional requirements:
Digital audition and show us the four values of questioning, curiosity, technical ability, and enthusiasm.
A one-minute video of you doing a dance solo in any style or styles of your choice. The solo should demonstrate your skills and abilities as a dance artist in training. It can be fully choreographed, improvised or a combination of both.
A one-minute monologue.
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