Master's in Dance Performance
Develop your unique artistic voice in Irish traditional or contemporary dance at the University of Limerick.
Best for:Best for contemporary and traditional dancers looking to deepen their artistic practice and performance skills.
Overview
The Master's in Dance Performance at the University of Limerick is an intensive postgraduate programme tailored for contemporary or Irish traditional dancers seeking to expand their artistic capabilities. Students undertake rigorous studio practice, performance projects, and theoretical studies to refine their unique strengths and creative approaches. The curriculum encourages artistic inquiry, technical mastery, and critical reflection within a collaborative creative environment. Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong foundational proficiency in dance and a clear vision for their artistic development.
What you'll do
- Participate in advanced studio-based dance training and technical workshops
- Engage in collaborative and solo choreographic projects
- Develop and execute creative performance pieces for public presentation
- Critically analyze dance theory, history, and contemporary performance practices
- Document and reflect upon the creative process through written and practice-based submissions
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least second-class honors, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant subject
Degree offered: Master's Degree
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in contemporary or Irish traditional dance
- Ability to articulate and develop an independent artistic voice
- Experience in collaborative creative environments and performance production
- Hold an eligible bachelor's degree or qualify via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Successfully pass an online interview and audition
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Candidates must submit their application online through the university portal. All applicants are required to participate in an online interview and audition, as well as provide audio-visual material demonstrating their prior dance experience.
- CV
- Bachelor's transcripts
- Audio-visual material via online links
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