The MA Performance: Dance (MapDance) at the University of Chichester is an intensive postgraduate programme designed for recent graduates and early-career dance artists seeking to elevate their technical prowess and performance capabilities. You will immerse yourself in a professional company setting, engaging with contemporary techniques, Pilates, contact improvisation, and ballet. This Masters degree offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with internationally acclaimed choreographers, critically reflect on your artistic practice, and develop a sophisticated understanding of dance as a producer and performer. You will explore areas such as Artist As Producer, Body in Site, and New Media and Performance Practices, preparing you for a dynamic career in dance.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree spans one year, immersing you in daily technique classes and rehearsals akin to a professional company structure. You will have the chance to tour nationally and internationally, perform with mapdance, and lead educational workshops, honing your ability to articulate your practice through research and scholarship. The curriculum encourages engagement with cutting-edge research, including interactive technologies and pedagogical approaches, while also focusing on professional development through marketing and presentation skills. You will graduate with advanced performance expertise and a robust understanding of the dance industry, ready for diverse professional pathways.