Dance Professional Practice Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Dance Professional Practice M.Sc. at Liverpool Hope University is a specialist programme designed to place an artist's unique signature practice at the core of their academic and professional development. This course balances rigorous taught elements with independent research, providing students with modern methodologies to enhance their creativity and knowledge. By integrating personal identity and movement experience, the curriculum ensures that graduates are prepared to meet the demands of the contemporary dance sector.

Why Dance Professional Practice at Liverpool Hope University?

Students benefit from the university's extensive creative partnerships, including collaborations with the English National Ballet’s Dance for Parkinson’s and the Everyman & Playhouse. The programme is closely linked to Our Dance Democracy, an international festival hosted at the university, and utilizes the professional-grade 24 Hope Street Dance studios. These links allow practitioners to work alongside grassroots and professional organisations, gaining insight into performance making, marketing, and promotional strategies within a versatile and reflexive environment.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16500 per year
• National fee: GBP 8150 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured around three primary strands: Dance Performance, Dance Making, and Thinking through Dance. These areas encourage interdisciplinary research and the development of practical skills that can be applied directly to professional communities. Modules may include:

• Dance Performance
• Communication and Performance Psychology
• Ethics and Audience Engagement
• Dance Making
• Entrepreneurial Perspectives, Management, Fundraising and Marketing in the Dance Industry
• Thinking through Dance (Major Project)

Careers with Dance Professional Practice

The programme is explicitly linked to industry mentoring and professional development, ensuring that graduates can transition into sustainable careers within the creative and educational sectors. The curriculum prepares students for a variety of leadership and artistic roles. Potential career paths include:

• Dancer
• Choreographer
• Facilitator
• Community Artist
• Educator
• Cultural Leader
• Fundraiser
• Producer