MA Dance - Creative Dance Education in Salford United Kingdom | University of Salford

This program will enhance your teaching skills by encouraging you to integrate creativity and inclusivity into your core methodology. Across three terms, you'll examine various techniques, innovative approaches, and essential professional competencies for outstanding dance instruction and facilitation. Delve into the theory and practice of dance education, addressing diverse learning requirements, instructional methods, and contemporary views on pedagogy. You can tailor your teaching approach for different educational settings, from structured classrooms to community environments. Your personal beliefs and teaching ethos will play a pivotal role in refining your professional approach.

Practical industry engagement and authentic learning experiences are fundamental to our curriculum. You'll gain exposure to dance education across multiple settings aligned with your career goals as a dance practitioner. Enhance your artistic skills through specialized workshops, complete two professional placements, and observe high-profile projects directed by industry experts. These experiences will offer crucial real-world insights while helping you recognize and nurture the artistic dimension inherent in dance education.

Our dance department at Salford brings together faculty, students, resident artists, graduates, and visiting professionals who collaborate to deliver career-focused training. As a graduate dance student here, you'll connect with Manchester's dynamic dance community through partnerships with local performance spaces and organizations. We facilitate collaborative opportunities and professional networking through live performances, while also providing access to affordable additional training and shows – creating an environment to connect with fellow creative practitioners.