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Aims and Objectives

To provide a learning environment for advanced performance in Irish traditional dance practices.
To explore aspects of repertoire, style, and choreography through engagement with a diverse range of master tutors;
To facilitate interactivity through the elective system with other related and available areas of study;
To honour the artistic integrity, history and identity of Irish traditional dance within an academic and performance orientated context;
To engage in critical debate with academic modules;
To acquire the academic and performance skills required for further research or performance;
To find one’s own individual voice through the medium of Irish dance performance practice;
To equip students with a qualification in Irish traditional dance performance.

18 February, 2008

The Sionna Set ...

...in choreographing the Sionna Set I synthesise established characteristics of set-dance practice in Ireland with concepts and movements not characteristic of this dance practice. In doing so, I hope to make the dancing enjoyable and interesting for the dancer and to contribute to this dance tradition by extending its repertoire and the set dancer's movement experience...

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MA in Dance Performance: Irish Traditional Dance

Aims and Objectives

MA in Dance Performance:
Irish Traditional Dance