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Nordic Master in Dance studies (NO-MA-DS)

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Nordic Master in Dance studies (NO-MA-DS)

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What will you learn?

Dance studies (NO-MA-DS) is an opportunity to get the most updated knowledge of past and present dance types such as folk and street, ballet and modern, ballroom and club dance. You acquire skills in analysis of dance as bodily movement, aesthetic expression, tradition and interpretation of music.

The programme has intensive periods of teaching and academic supervision. Hence, you do not have to move to Trondheim in order to be a student of the Master’s programme. In order to attend the intensive periods of teaching, we recommend short stays at NTNU and at the cooperating institutions. Here’s what you’ll learn in the programme. 


Apply for admission

The application procedure is different depending mainly upon your source of funding and whether or not you have a Nordic citizenship. How to apply and details of admission requirements.

There will be no admission to the Nordic master in Dance Studies in 2021/22.


Career opportunities

Master of Arts in Dance Studies will be relevant for building a career related dance in teaching at many levels, different public sectors in governmental organizations. This may include policy and planning for dance as part of cultural policies and safeguarding actions in ministries and institutions which work with various aspects of dance, both locally and internationally. What can you work with?


Study environment

During the intensive periods of teaching, you will get in contact with other students and staff both at NTNU and at the cooperating institutions. You gain access to large archives of audiovisual dance and music material, and the programme hosts evenings for social dance. Everyday student life in Dance Studies


Structure of the programme

The Master's programme in Dance Studies is a two year full-time study of 120 ECTS credits. The courses are structured around intensive periods of teaching and academic supervision. How the programme is structured.


Learning outcome

The learning outcome is divided into knowledge, skills and general competence. It outlines what you will have achieved when you complete the study programme. Learning outcome for Dance Studies.


Contact

A student counselor advices enrolled students and you are welcome to contact the counselor with questions you may have. How to contact us.

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  • Study level: Master
  • Study programme: Dance Studies - Master's Programme
  • Degree type: Master of Arts in Dance Studies
  • Duration: Full-time
  • Credits: 120
  • Unit: Department of Music
  • Location: Trondheim

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