Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Dance Careers
Key information
- Dance Artist/Performer
- Further Study (MA, PhD)
- Movement Researcher
- Choreographer
- Dance Therapy
- Dance Film Maker
- Community Dance Practitioner
- Dance teacher
- Dance Science
- Arts administration
- Performance/Production management
- Work in cultural institutions and archives
To find out more, go to The Irish World Academy of Music and Dance
Follow on study
- Master of Arts Irish Traditional Dance Performance
- Master of Arts Irish Traditional Music Performance
- Master of Arts Contemporary Dance Performance
- Master of Arts Irish Music Studies
- Master of Arts Irish Dance Studies
- MA Dance Studies
- Master of Arts Ethnochoreology
- Master of Arts Ethnomusicology
- Master of Arts Ritual Chant and Song
- Master of Arts Community Music
- Master of Arts Music Therapy
- Master of Arts Festive Arts
- Master of Arts Classical String Performance in association with the Irish Chamber Orchestra
- Professional Master of Education in Music
- PhD Arts Practice
- PhD Research
Student profile
Lina Elise Greter
Dance has been a constant part of my life from a very young age and I always knew I wanted to study it and pursue it as a profession. When I researched courses, I was drawn to the BA in Contemporary Dance because of its diverse mix of subjects and also the fact that the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance looked like an amazing place to study.
During my interview, the lecturers made me feel very comfortable. They asked thoughtful questions and I knew that they had watched my audition very closely. I could tell that they cared about their students.
My weeks are very busy. We have academic modules, ballet and contemporary dance classes several times a week along with yoga and pilates. Working with multiple teachers is wonderful because contemporary dance is so broad. Along with my core studies, I have the flexibility to sample other areas of dance, music and beyond. I tried out aerial dance in my first year, and fell in love with it – I am still doing it now.
Our classes are small so you get to know the other students even those in other years and across other programmes. The small class size is a huge benefit because the teachers can really guide us individually. The balance of academic content and dance is perfect for me because I am passionate about both. If you are someone who wants to study dance while also exploring academic studies related to performance, the BA in Contemporary Dance is an excellent choice.
