Irish World Academy:Dance Performance MA
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Dance Performance MA
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1 Year
Full- Time
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Overview
The MA in Dance Performance is a one-year, full-time postgraduate programme. It is unique in that it facilitates two 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 programme 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. Objectives The programme provides a learning environment for advanced performance in either Irish Traditional Dance and Contemporary Dance; it 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.
Contact
For academic queries on this programme contact:
Dr Mary Nunan,Course Director
Contemporary Dance Stream:.
Tel : 353-61-213464
Fax : 353-61-202589
Email : mary.nunan@ul.ie | Dr Orfhlaith.NiBhriain
Irish Traditional Dance Stream
Tel : 353 61-202470
Email : orfhlaith.nibhriain@ul.ie |
Graduate Profile
The programme is beneficial for students wishing to pursue careers in dance performance, artistic directorship, and arts development.
Programme Content
Irish Traditional Dance Performance
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
- DA6041 Embodying Irish Dance Practices 1
- DA5111 Dance Practicum 1
- MD6031 Media Technologies for Performing Arts and Arts Research
- MD6071 Writing and the Documentation of Arts Practice 1
- MD6061 Introduction to Somatics 1
Options: students can choose one option from the list below MD6091 Professional Development for the Performing Arts MD6101 Interdisciplinary Improvisation MD6111 Colloquium 1 MD6051 Independent Study 1 MD6021 Introduction to Fieldwork Techniques
| - DA6032 Embodying Irish Dance Practice 2
- DA5112 Dance Practicum 2
- MD6082 Choreography for Camera
- MD6072 Writing and the Documentation of Arts Practice 2
- MD6062 Critical Contexts for Arts Management and Cultural Policy
Options: students can choose one option from the list below |
| Semester 3: MD5522: Final Presentation |
Contemporary Dance Performance
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
- DA6031 Contemporary Dance Techniques for Performance 1
- DA5141 Practicum: Dance Performance Repertoire 1
- MD6031 Media Technologies for Performing Arts and Arts Research
- MD6061 Introduction to Somatics 1
- MD6071 Writing and the Documentation of Arts Practice 1
Options: students can choose one option from the list below - MD6111 Colloquium 1
- MD6091 Professional Development for the Performing Arts
- MD6101 Interdisciplinary Improvisation
- MD6021 Introduction to Fieldwork Techniques
- BR5001 Broadening through Awareness, Activism and the Arts
- MD6051 Independent Study 1
| - DA6022 Contemporary Dance Techniques for Performance 2
- DA5142 Practicum: Dance Performance Repertoire 2
- MD6082 Choreography for Camera
- MD6072 Writing and the Documentation of Art Practice 2
- MD6062 Critical Contexts of Arts Management and Cultural
Policy Options: students can choose one option from the list below - MD6092 Introduction to Somatics 2
- MD6102 Colloquium 2
- MD6052 Independent Study 2
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| Semester 3: MD5522 Final Presentation |
Content of modules can be found by using the search option on the book of modules.
Entry Requirements
A primary degree with first or second class honours or an equivalent qualification (Primary degree: Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). An equivalent capability based on prior professional experience.
An interview will be required in all cases, as well as an audition where necessary. Candidates may be required to submit additional audio visual and/or written material.
What to include with your application
- Qualification transcripts and certificates
- English language qualification if English is not your first language
- Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English.
- A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application):
Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
- Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
- Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
- TOEFL – 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
- IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in any one component.
- English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
- GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
- University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
- GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6
Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.
