Choreography, Master of Arts in Dance

Choreography, Master of Arts in Dance is a two-year full-time programme. It develops artistic and research skills and knowledge. The course builds critical awareness of contemporary choreography, its practices, strategies and discourses, and the relationship between art and society.

The programme includes studies in choreography, personal artistic projects, contextual and theoretical studies, joint studies with other master’s programmes, optional studies and a master’s thesis. University of the Arts Helsinki says the focus is on current approaches and methodological questions in choreography and performance, discourses on society and art, and the work environment of an artist.

There are two orientation options: Artistic practice and research, and Theoretical research.

Modules

• choreography
• personal artistic projects
• contextual and theoretical studies
• joint studies with other master’s programmes
• optional studies
• master’s thesis

• artist
• dance dramaturg
• curator
• facilitator