Master in Dance Interpretation
Key Points
The mastery is unique in that it facilitates two independent streams of dance, Irish traditional dance and contemporary dance. Although independent, the interactivity between these two dance genres is facilitated in the form of shared workshops, seminars, and electives. The program offers advanced classes in both dance forms and is designed to meet the creative and artistic needs of contemporary and traditional Irish dancers.
Program description
The Master of Dance Performance is a one-year, full-time graduate program. It is unique in that it facilitates two independent streams of dance, Irish traditional dance and contemporary dance. Although independent, the interactivity between these two dance genres is facilitated in the form of shared workshops, seminars, and electives. The program offers advanced classes in both dance forms and is designed to meet the creative and artistic needs of contemporary and traditional Irish dancers.
The program provides a learning environment for advanced performance in Irish Traditional Dance and Contemporary Dance; explores aspects of repertoire and style within each of the two genres of performance and facilitates interactivity through the elective system with other related areas of study.
Program structure
Admission requirements
A primary degree with first or second class honors or equivalent qualification (Primary degree: Level 8 – National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). An equivalent ability based on prior professional experience.
An interview will be required in all cases, as well as an audition when necessary. Candidates may be required to submit additional written and / or audiovisual material.
What to include with your request
- Transcripts and qualification certificates
- English language rating if English is not your first language
- Certified English translations of your transcripts / certificates where the originals are in a language other than English.
- A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
English language requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of having successfully completed a degree qualification taught through English or meet one of the criteria below (no more than two years before application):
Acceptable English language qualifications include the following:
- Enrollment exams in European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is reached < / li>
- Irish Leaving Certificate English – Ordinary level Grade D or higher
- TOEFL – 580 (on paper) or 90 (on the Internet)
- IELTS: minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in any component.
- Test of English for Academic Purposes and English (ETAPP) – Grade C1
- GCE level English language ‘O’ / GCSE English language – Grade C or higher </ li >
- Cambridge Assessment English – Certificate of Proficiency in English – Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade B < / li>
- GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegate for Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1- 6 / School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6
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