Master’s Programme in Dance
A two-year specialist programme for aspiring independent dance artists to develop artistic identity and performative excellence.
Best for:Best for dancers with a Bachelor’s degree seeking to refine their artistic voice, expand their creative horizons, and establish careers as independent performers or collaborators in international dance scenes.
Overview
The Master’s Programme in Dance at Oslo National Academy of the Arts is a two-year, full-time programme designed for graduates with a performance-based Bachelor’s degree in dance or equivalent. It focuses on cultivating artistic identity, enhancing performative skills, and fostering reflective practice through individual and collaborative projects. Students explore dance as a cultural expression within aesthetic, historical, political, ethical, and social contexts, integrating art theory with artistic practice. The programme prepares graduates for international careers as independent dancers, company members, or artists in diverse cultural and societal contexts. Successful completion qualifies students for admission to PhD programmes in Artistic Research and related fields.
What you'll do
- Develop and refine your artistic identity as a performing dance artist through individual and collaborative projects.
- Engage in performative and reflective practice, integrating theoretical insights with artistic execution.
- Explore dance within aesthetic, historical, political, ethical, and social contexts.
- Collaborate with peers and mentors to create and present original dance works.
- Participate in interdisciplinary discussions on the intersection of art theory and artistic practice.
- Prepare for international careers as independent dancers, company members, or artists in cultural contexts.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in Dance or an equivalent performance-based qualification
Degree offered: Master of Arts (MA) in Dance
Language: English proficiency (if not your native language, check university guidelines for accepted tests)
Instruction: English
- Strong performance background in dance or equivalent artistic discipline
- Ability to engage critically with dance theory and practice
- Commitment to collaborative and independent artistic projects
- Reflective practice skills to articulate artistic intentions and processes
- Open to international applicants
- No specific residency or nationality restrictions mentioned
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How to apply
Applicants must apply through the official university portal. The application process typically requires submitting a portfolio of previous work, a statement of intent, and academic transcripts. Additional requirements may include letters of recommendation and proof of English proficiency if applicable.
- CV or resume
- Portfolio of previous dance performances or artistic projects
- Statement of intent or artistic vision
- Academic transcripts from previous degrees
- Letters of recommendation (if required)
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
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