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MSc Dance Science
Jeanette Siddall, Former Director Dance UK, Director of Dance, Arts Council England
DEPARTMENT RESEARCH
GRADUATE RESEARCH ACTIVITY
Laban is known internationally as a leader in Dance Science and has a strong connection with the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS). In 2003, Laban hosted the IADMS annual conference and during the last 5 years, there have been more presentations at the conference from Laban than any other institution in the world. The Programme Leader of the MSc Dance Science course at Laban, Emma Redding, is currently a member of the IADMS Board of Directors. Working in association with Dance UK’s Healthier Dancer programme, Laban has pioneered research in Dance Science and health and continues to work for better health provision for dancers.
The first Masters degree of its kind in the world, the MSc Dance Science sits within Laban’s dance health department which includes a Dance Science Laboratory, large Pilates studio and a variety of treatment rooms. The programme explores the scientific issues underlying dance performance, technical training, dancer health and injury prevention, looking at ways to optimise performance, improve training techniques and enhance performer potential. The programme examines the qualitative and quantitative aspects of dance practice, introducing elements from a range of scientific disciplines and applying them to a dance context.
Full time: 11 months
The taught programme is offered 2 days per week, with the expectation of an additional 2 - 3 days private study/research.
Part time: 22 months
The taught programme is offered 1 day per week, with the expectation of an additional 1 - 2 days private study/research.
Validated by City University London
Follow the link to download programme specifications
Assessments are through written assignments, oral presentations and other supporting media.
You should normally have professional dance, movement theatre or performance experience and / or successfully completed a UK undergraduate degree in an appropriate or related subject; or hold an overseas award of equivalent standard (e.g. USA degree – GPA 3.00 or above).
Follow the link to download the programme fees
| M502A |
Research Methods |
| M568 |
Performance Enhancement: Physiology, Nutrition, Biomechanics |
| M567 |
Performance Psychology: Embodied and Perceptual Learning in Dance |
| M565 |
Whole Dancer Study |
| M505 |
Project |
Please refer to the module specifications for more information
Please note that technical training (technique classes) is not provided within the fee structure of the programme. However, classes are available on payment of a supplementary fee to cover direct teaching costs – please see further information Technique Training.
Alternatively evening classes offered by the Education and Community department are available.
A range of professional classes are also offered at our partner organisation Greenwich Dance, located some 15 minutes walk away.
Follow the link to download the application form
Dance companies and schools in Britain, Europe and throughout the world are beginning to appreciate the benefit of employing a regular Dance Scientist/ Physiologist, Psychologist or fitness and dance expert who can help devise more effective training programmes for their dancers and give advice about injury prevention, nutrition and dance psychology.
There are many opportunities for MSc graduates either in academia as lecturers, course and programme leaders and researchers or in the dance profession as dance educators, better informed dancers and dance teachers, dance science coaches and dance company physiologists and psychologists.
Some graduates have obtained research funding from academic institutions and other public funding bodies and are now working as researchers. There are also teaching opportunities in commercial fitness centres and a post graduate degree can help develop your managerial potential.
Laban MSc graduates have gone on to posts at the Harkness Centre for Dance Injuries in New York, appointed to full-time Dance Science teaching positions in Further and Higher Education, continue their studies in Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) and as Assistants in Dance Health departments.
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