Dance and Somatic Well-being

Entry requirements

Normally students would be expected to have achieved a good lower second class bachelor degree in a related area of practical study. In exceptional circumstances and after audition/ interview, a place may be offered if it is considered that a candidate can evidence sufficient experiential learning. As this course is at postgraduate level, the interview panel must be convinced that the successful candidates are capable of engaging appropriately both physically and intellectually. Upon application, students will be required to attend an interview and somatic workshop. Offers are made subject to successful interview/ workshop.

Months of entry

October, September

Course content

MA Dance & Somatic Wellbeing: Connections to the Living Body is a unique, visionary and pioneering programme offering a professional training in Dance & Somatic Movement Education.

The programme is on the cutting edge of contemporary international practice exploring the creative skills required to use movement with sensitivity, imagination and individuality. A deeper connection to our bodily experience, as well as to image, story and metaphor, all contribute towards a sense of authentic self and vital skills of self-care.

Focusing on community facilitation, this programme offers the opportunity to study individual and group improvisation, kinaesthetic awareness and applied somatics philosophy to dance and movement studies.

All sessions are taught in the spirit of self-discovery, non-judgement and reflection. The course develops somatic awareness with a focus on spontaneity, intuition and connection to others.

MA Dance and Somatic Wellbeing is an Approved Somatic Movement Training Programme of: The International Somatic Movement Education Therapy Association (ISMETA). MA graduates are qualified to a register as a Somatic Movement Educator.

Information for international students

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Qualification and course duration

MA

PGDip

PGCert

Further details of qualification

On completion of the Masters programme students are offered a dual qualification and are eligible to register as Somatic movement educators/therapists with The International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA).