Course summary
On this course, you will develop your own movement practice, you can choose from a diverse range of technical dance practices, including contemporary ballet, Africanist principles, somatic practices, and improvisation. These classes will help you refine your movement skills and broaden your artistic repertoire. In every module, you'll have the opportunity to create performance or research projects, continuously engaging in making, dancing, and performing throughout the programme. Whether your practice is emerging or established, it will be the core focus of your studies. With access to state-of-the-art studio spaces and technical support as part of our Centre for Excellence in Performance Arts facilities, you'll be fully equipped to bring your artistic vision to life. Gain expertise in performance and choreography across both professional and academic settings, unlocking a wide range of career opportunities. This course offers valuable experiences with our industry partner, FABRIC, and access to artists in residence at the International Centre for Choreography (iC4C), fostering key connections for your future. Key features
- Collaborate with the highly acclaimed FABRIC and its International Centre for Choreography (iC4C), known globally for supporting and promoting innovative choreographic work.
- Learn from practicing artists and internationally recognized academics at DMU, alongside FABRIC's visiting artists and connections with industry partners.
- Integrate your learning into your own artistic practice, exploring how to position your work within the framework of practice-research.
- Study choreography as an evolving artistic form, discovering fresh perspectives and approaches that will challenge and enrich your practice.
- Gain real-world experience through engagement with a leading professional organisation, with opportunities for mentoring and industry connections to enhance your professional growth.
- Benefit from sector-leading facilities at DMU, including cutting-edge studios, performance spaces, and rehearsal environments specifically designed to support innovative dance practice and creative exploration.
Assessment method
The course is delivered from both scholarly and practical perspectives to ensure that you develop an advanced understanding of current research across a range of theoretical and practical fields. You will be taught through a range of teaching, learning and assessment modes by an energetic team of practicing artists and active researchers with international profiles in their specialist field. You will engage in independent study that involves practical research and rehearsals, viewing, reading and writing. The diversity of assessment includes practice-based work, written assignments, oral presentations and portfolio. There is an increasing emphasis upon autonomous learning throughout the modules.
Entry requirements
You should have the equivalent or above of a 2:2 UK bachelor’s honours degree in a related subject, such as Dance, Drama or Performing Arts. If you have other professional qualifications and industry experience we will consider your application on an individual basis.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
At DMU, we are committed to helping our graduates enhance their careers and personal development through further study. Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship Up to 20 per cent of tuition fees offered to DMU alumni who wish to continue their studies at DMU by enrolling on a postgraduate taught course. For more information visit our Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship page.
Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH