ASE believes dance and music are essential media of human expression. We’re building a robust selection of dance and music courses ranging from seminars that examine the intricacies of popular genres or focus on artist development to advanced tutorials in instrument practice or music theory, dance, and an internship at the Bath Philharmonia.
Music is undeniably a fundamental part of being human. It plays a substantial role in culture, social bonds, knowledge building, communication, and even neurological health. This course requires students to tap into the deep power of music while cultivating creativity and collaboration through practical music-making both individually and as a group.
This seminar offers an intensive, critical introduction to the history and evolution of British musical theatre, focusing on the post-1950s period and the establishment of the West End as a global powerhouse.
“Serious art is born from serious play”–Julia Cameron’s seminal work The Artist’s Way suggests that creativity necessitates a sense of freedom and curiosity. This course aims to nourish and develop the creative practice and skills that underpin songwriting, as well as establishing authenticity and play as the foundations to a creative life and career.
Bath Philharmonia is the city's professional orchestra, performing a year-round programme of concerts in Bath's historic venues.
Students can propose to work on an aspect of dance or music theory or education, on a historical period or a genre of music or dance history, or to undertake individual tuition in dance or musical performance (instrumental and vocal).
This dynamic, credit-bearing seminar offers ASE students a unique opportunity to explore jazz, commercial, and musical theatre styles, developing a versatile skill set suited to a wide range of industry contexts. Classes focus on building strong technical foundations through centre work, alignment, placement, and coordinated movement, helping dancers refine precision, control, and musicality.
