Course Modules

A practical module delivered in the studio. You will develop your own compositional practice and experiment with new working methodologies and strategies for making work. You will observe professional choreographers making work with mapdance, our professional performance programme company.

You will complete a self-directed choreographic exploration task in the University’s virtual learning environment. 

During this practical and theoretical module you will engage in the conceptual issues of digital media in the context of choreographic works and installations. You will develop the skills required to produce creative work using digital media and documentation, and

You will explore strategies for developing dance practitioner processes, working practices, and creative and organisational methods specific to a work-based context. You will explore a practice of your choice and engage with tutorials either in person or remotely.

This applied theory module explores the interrelated theories of the body and mind in motion, as applied to dance-specific contexts.

In this theoretical module you will explore how knowledge about dance is rooted in philosophical and aesthetic ideologies, from both historicised and contemporary perspectives. You will look through a wide lens at dance and its evolving beliefs, with the main

You will undertake initial research into a range of contemporary dance and performance related platforms, festivals, projects and artist-development schemes both within the UK and in European or international contexts. You will develop an articulation of your work and practice

This practical module is an opportunity to work on the creation or re-staging of a repertoire work. You will engage with choreographic devising and performance as an independent group or as part of the MA company mapdance. To study this

This compulsory module focuses on excellence in contemporary dance performance and involves daily technical training in various dance techniques including release and contemporary techniques, contact improvisation, Pilates and Ballet work.

In this module you will take part in intensive creation periods with an international guest choreographer. You will develop your technical and performance skills and deepen your understanding of the creative process through varied choreographic methodologies and artistic approaches.