Dance Education

The MA Dance Education at Roehampton is a practice-based programme designed to empower dance practitioners and educators to refine their unique vision of dance teaching and leadership. It integrates practical, theoretical, and contextual learning through research, reflective practice, and industry engagement, encouraging students to innovate and critically explore dance as a multifaceted art form shaped by historical, cultural, and social influences. Through modules such as Dance Pedagogy, Thinking Through Performance, and Independent Practice and Performance Project, students develop advanced creative and professional skills within specialist studios, digital labs, and real-world settings. Assessment mirrors professional practice, combining performances, digital portfolios, reflective writing, and collaborative projects. Graduates emerge as confident, adaptable professionals equipped to lead within diverse dance education environments, supported by industry connections and opportunities that prepare them for roles across teaching, choreography, arts management, research, and beyond.