Master of Choreography
A two-year interdisciplinary programme specialising in choreography, performance, and artistic research in dance.
Best for:Best for dance graduates or practitioners seeking to specialise in choreography, artistic research, and interdisciplinary performance with a focus on Nordic and international collaboration.
Overview
The Master of Choreography programme at Oslo National Academy of the Arts is a two-year, full-time course designed for students with a Bachelor’s degree in dance or equivalent experience. It focuses on artistic, methodological, and conceptual development in choreography, preparing students to work independently or collaboratively across artistic disciplines. The programme emphasises experimental learning, interdisciplinary cooperation, and reflective practice, while also introducing students to artistic research and PhD pathways. A key feature is the inter-Nordic collaboration with programmes in Stockholm, Helsinki, and Copenhagen, offering a broader academic and professional network. Graduates gain skills to work as freelance choreographers, in performance companies, or within artistic research fields.
What you'll do
- Develop and refine choreographic skills through experimental and dialogue-based learning.
- Collaborate with practitioners from other artistic disciplines to create interdisciplinary performances.
- Engage in reflective practice, including written documentation and critical analysis of choreographic work.
- Participate in an inter-Nordic exchange programme with choreography programmes in Stockholm, Helsinki, and Copenhagen.
- Explore artistic research methodologies and prepare for potential PhD studies in artistic research.
- Work independently or in teams to create and present choreographic projects in various performance contexts.
- Contribute to the broader performing arts field through research, development, and public engagement.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in dance or an equivalent education and/or relevant professional experience
Degree offered: Master of Arts (MA) or qualification for admission to PhD in Artistic Research
Language: English proficiency sufficient for academic study and artistic collaboration (no specific test mentioned)
Instruction: Norwegian and English
- Proven experience or education in dance or a related performing arts discipline
- Strong commitment to artistic experimentation and creative development
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary settings
- Basic proficiency in written reflection and documentation of artistic processes
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
- Equivalent professional experience may be considered alongside formal education
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How to apply
Applicants must submit their application through the official Oslo National Academy of the Arts portal. Required documents include a CV, portfolio of artistic work, a statement of purpose, and transcripts of previous education. Additional materials may be requested depending on the application.
- CV
- Portfolio of artistic work (dance/choreography)
- Statement of purpose or artistic research proposal
- Transcripts of previous education (Bachelor’s degree)
- Letters of recommendation (if applicable)
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