Primary instrument/specialism
- Dance
Course summary
Delivered in conjunction with our partner organisations: Siobhan Davies Dance and Independent Dance, the Dance Professional Practice enables experienced practitioners to develop their artistic practice in a stimulating environment of intellectual and creative inquiry. We support mid-career artists to:
- reflect on thier body of professional experience and its role in their ongoing learning
- engage in intensive studio-based experiences with significant artists and a skilled peer group
- deepen their own practice as performers/makers
- develop their understanding of a range of research methodologies within the arts
- and pursue their own area of artistic interest.
Course details
Principal study options
During the application and audition process, you must select which instrument(s) you wish to specialise in for the duration of your course. On this course, you can choose from the following options:
Single specialism
Only one instrument is studied. It may be possible to study a further instrument formatively, but this will not contribute towards the qualification.
Instrument/specialisms
For all courses, you must select at least one specialism from the 'primary' list. For those studying primary/secondary pathways, two instruments may be selected – one from the 'primary' list and one from the 'secondary' list. Joint pathway students may select any two instruments from either list.
How to apply
This course is closed for the 2023 academic cycle. Please contact the provider or view the 2024 courses.
*If you are an international applicant, or you are applying for a postgraduate course, or are choosing certain assessment locations, the 'on time' deadline may be later in the year - please contact the conservatoire directly.
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 803F
- Institution code:
- T75
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We welcome applications from across the world and accept a wide range of international qualifications. For more information please see www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/student-life/international-students
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements Dance Professional Practice is for experienced professionals in the fields of dance, performing arts or humanities, such as dancers, choreographers, academics, teachers and somatic practitioners. MFA applicants should demonstrate their capacity to undertake self-directed research and propose a project that warrants the depth and breadth afforded by an extended time frame. The choice between an MA or an MFA programme of study will depend upon prior experience and future aspirations. Applicants are expected to have an appropriate first degree (or an equivalent qualification) or 5 years’ professional experience. Applicants without formal qualification are subject to the Institution’s recognition of prior learning (RPL) process. Applicants for whom English is not their first language should demonstrate proficiency in English equivalent to IELTS 7.0. In addition, meeting external requirements of UK Visas and Immigration is essential. For MFA: Applicants will also be required to submit an initial project proposal, outlining the following: The reasons they wish to carry out an independent project over one academic year Their suitability for extended independent research in the context of an MFA Creative Practice The nature of their intended research and a draft projected timeline with indicated outputs of research (which is understandably subject to change) An interview (phone/Skype interview is acceptable) will also be required
Assessment locations
In the event of a successful assessment, applicants may be invited for a further interview prior to being made an offer.
Remote assessment recordings may be accepted in the event that you cannot attend an assessment in person.
Single specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Online | Not available at this location | |
*Fee not collected by UCAS
Joint principal specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Online | Not available at this location | |
*Fee not collected by UCAS
Additional information
You should upload or provide an online link to choreographed work that you have created. It should be between 12 -15 minutes in length, and include: *an excerpt of a solo; *an excerpt of a group work; *an excerpt of a rehearsal, workshop or class in which you are an active participant. You should also include: *a comment on the material presented, and on the process for its creation/devising/realization; and *a comment on some of the artistic problems you encountered, and how you went about solving them. Applicants will also be required to submit an initial project proposal, outlining the following: *The reasons they wish to carry out an independent project over one academic year *Their suitability for extended independent research in the context of an MFA Creative Practice *The nature of their intended research and a draft projected timeline with indicated outputs of research (which is understandably subject to *change) An interview (phone/Skype interview is acceptable) will also be required.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
King Charles Court
Old Royal Naval College
Greenwich
SE10 9JF