University of Gloucestershire Dance Degree

13/10/2026

‼️ SATURDAY - EARLY ACCESS AUDITIONS ‼️

Are you visiting us this Saturday?

Why not join in with our masterclass and treat it as your audition?

We are offering a limited number of applicants early access audition opportunities at every Open Day, which will enable you to skip the main in-person auditions once you apply.

Simply book your place, let us know you want to audition, bring dance kit with you, and stick around after the class to chat to our team.

Email [email protected] to secure your spot now!

14/09/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news that our former colleague and lecturer, Hilary Smith (Pillinger), has recently passed away.

Hilary was a key part of the University’s Playwork team for many years, before showing her versatility by then becoming ACL for Dance then Performing Arts, as well as a Senior Tutor. She received her 25-year long-service award for working at UoG in June 2023, a couple of months after learning the breast cancer she had been fighting, had spread to her brain.

She made the most of her remaining years, marrying her long-time partner Simon, supporting her children, playing with her dog, and raising money for Cancer Research. She passed away peacefully at the end of August.

Hilary was a much loved and respected member of our team. A beautiful human being who will be missed dearly.

Rest easy, Hils. ❤️

21/05/2026

20/05/2026

We asked the cast what their biggest dance pet peeve is!!

What is yours?

19/05/2026

Intensives are over and show week is here!!

Spend the last day in studio intensives with Cianna and Maya 💃🏻

22/04/2026

As our wonderful dancers prepare for their 4th and final competition of the season, we want to wish you all the very best today ❤️

The heart and dedication you pour into society alongside your degree with us never goes unnoticed. We are so super proud of you all.

Enjoy yourselves today at Varsity - go and smash it!! GO TEAM 🫶🏻

We’d rather be a cheese 🧀 ✨