Dance: Performance and Professional Practices

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,440 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Dance: Performance and Professional Practices

About

If youre an emerging or established dancer who wants to add another dimension to your performance technique, as well as gain an understanding of what its like to dance professionally, our MA dance course is for you.

Your first trimester will lay the foundations for your time on this masters programme. Alongside your fellow students and In the first trimester, you will work creatively with international choreographers to devise new pieces of repertory. You will develop your choreographic and reflective skills as a developing dance artist.

In your second trimester, you will begin to hone your skills as a performer and ensemble member, as you rehearse and refine the Emergence repertoire ready for touring. As well as continuing to develop your dance technique and performance skills, youll look at professional elements of the dance industry, including producing for small to mid-scale touring, and teaching dance in both curriculum-based and community dance settings.

Your final trimester will take you through the performance and professional practices involved in touring. You may be involved in elements such as workshop delivery, supporting the tour producer, engaging with the technical team, and more. As well as this, youll put together your practice as a research dissertation where youll be researching an area of your choice, to develop innovative performances and research outputs.

Find out what youll be covering in each module in the full course breakdown below.

What will I be doing?

50%

Written work

25%

Performances

25%

Presentations

TEACHING

As part of this postgraduate dance performance course, your timetable will include a breakdown of your scheduled lessons with timeslots for you to explore your independent research interests.
Your classes will be based at our New Adelphi Building.

When studying on this course, you'll learn through a mixture of physical and practical sessions. This could be a practical demonstration in a technique class, or a rehearsal with your company.

Your modules will combine practical workshops, lectures, seminars and student-led discussions. The theoretical elements of this course are often related directly to your practical projects to give you the best understanding of the relationship between theory and practice.

When working on independent research projects, you'll benefit from the support of your tutors.

ASSESSMENT

Through a combination of formal and informal assessments, you'll gain a better understanding of your personal and professional development.

You'll be assessed through performances (25%), portfolios of creative, reflective and analytical written work (25%), practical/creative presentations (17%), as well as essays (17%). Some ongoing assessment of your process will also be considered (16%).

Be given the opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant arts and performance scene in Salford and Manchester, and expand your creative horizons with a national tour

Create a portfolio of work and experience that can be used in your wider career

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants who have successfully passed a diploma from a community college, intermediate diploma or associate degree with an overall mark of C+ or better will be considered for undergraduate entry.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,440 / year

Application Fee

GBP

How to Apply

Before you apply

Please read all of the information on this page before applying for your research degree and make sure you have the following supporting documents to hand: