Course Modules

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.

In this module, you will be introduced to a variety of methodological approaches to measure whole body metabolism during exercise and critically evaluate their strengths and weaknesses. Practical work will evaluate an area of contemporary research associated with whole body

This module offers a broad introduction to the subject matter of public health and physical activity. You will develop your understanding of epidemiological measures and explore a selection of contemporary areas of physical activity research such as data modelling, physical

This module examines psychological characteristics that have been proposed as important determinants of success in sport with specific focus on mental toughness.

Contemporary research and theory relating to the adoption and maintenance of physical activity participation for health and wellbeing will be explored.

This module will include daily technical training to develop your interpretive and presentational skills in preparation for performance. You will explore motion complexity, qualitative interpretation, musicality, alignment, flexibility, core strength, and stamina as you develop the technical skills you will

You will analyse, deconstruct and reconstruct technical exercises and phrases to build a critical base of teaching material. You will explore planning, phrase construction and giving corrections in dance teaching in the context of somatic development and consideration of issues

More information on this module will be available soon.