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5 Dance Studies MA degrees found
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University of Limerick
Irish Dance Studies MA
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The program considers Irish dance practices within cultural, historical and practice-based perspectives. Students on the program critically engage with relevant literature and dance practices and undertake field research in a relevant Irish dance study of their choice. They also have the opportunity to interact with students on other related programs at the Irish World Academy. The aim of the program is to provide students with contextual, historical and embodied knowledge relating to different Irish dance practices. It also provides an invaluable foundation for those wishing to pursue dance research to doctoral level.
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Goldsmiths, University of London
MA Dance Movement Psychotherapy
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
English
This programme provides you with a broad understanding of the theories and practices of dance movement therapy necessary for safe and effective clinical work, and enables you to practise as a dance movement therapist.
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University of the Arts Helsinki
Master of Arts in Dance Performance
- Helsinki, Finland
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English, Finnish
The master’s programme in dance performance consists of two years of full-time studies that develop your skills as a performer and as an independent and reflective artist. After graduating, you will be ready to work in the diverse and changing contexts of dance art. You will develop as a solo performer and as an active member of an artistic team.
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University of Limerick
Dance Performance MA
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The program is unique in that it facilitates 2 independent streams of dance, Irish Traditional Dance and Contemporary Dance. Although independent, interactivity between these two dance genres is facilitated in the form of shared workshops, seminars and electives. The program offers advanced tuition in both forms of dance and is designed to cater for the creative and artistic needs of contemporary and Irish traditional dancers. The program explores aspects of repertoire and style within each of the two performance genres and it facilitates interactivity through the elective system with other related areas of study.
Zurich University of the Arts
Master of Arts in Dance
- Zürich, Switzerland
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English, German
The Master of Arts in Dance offers two specializations: Choreography, on one hand, Teaching and Coaching Dance Professionals on the other. It builds the choreographic and teaching skills needed to work with dance professionals and to qualify for the relevant professions. Coursework includes choreographic methods, teaching skills, and artistic research with a view to developing an individual artist or teaching profile. The programme promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and helps students to establish a sustainable network within the international field of dance.
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An MA (Master of Arts) is a degree that is earned as a postgraduate. An MA can be pursued either full-time by current students, or part-time by working professionals. Earning a master’s degree can open up more career doors or lead to a promotion or raise.
What is an MA in Dance Studies? This program explores the different cultural, artistic, and social concepts of movement to music or rhythm. There are many forms of dancing, which range from traditional and ancient, to modern and brand-new inventions. Each program will vary, but in general students will study the history of dance as well as interpretation and cultural influences. They will also build skills in musicology, methodologies and techniques for choreography, dance therapy, and dance instruction.
Students in the master’s program for dance have grand opportunities to build creative, intellectual, and conceptual skills and attitudes that will benefit many areas of life. From a professional standpoint, graduates have a leg up on the competition in many international opportunities.
Students who want to pursue a master’s degree in dance can apply to schools all over the world. Although there are many opportunities to study globally, the costs of tuition can vary quite a bit. Once you have decided on a couple of favorite institutions it is smart to contact them directly to find out financial obligations.
Graduates with an MA in Dance Studies are prepared to work in a number of career areas. If choreography is of interest, graduates are prepared to work for an agency, academy, university, or professional company. Other career opportunities include dance teachers, performing artists, and research scholars in the fields of education and dance. This degree prepares students to work as employees, for freelance work, or as self-employed individuals.
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