This part-time, two-year innovative Joint Degree Master’s in Choreography is offered jointly by Codarts University of the Arts in Rotterdam and Fontys Academy of the Arts in Tilburg, located in the Netherlands. The programme is designed to support experienced movement makers from various fields as they conduct research into questions arising from their current practice.
Why choose the Master Choreography?
–Designed to support experienced movement makers and choreographers.
–Offers autonomy and flexibility in shaping your path towards a master’s qualification.
–Teachers on the programme come from a diverse range of fields, including circus, dance, and community arts.
In this master’s programme, you will:
Develop your creative practice: The programme is designed to support experienced movement makers (choreographers, dancers, circus artists) by helping you explore new ways to approach and communicate your artistic practice.
Engage in artistic research: You will investigate your current practice and research creative questions, exploring a wide variety of movement disciplines and perspectives, including co-creation and interdisciplinary approaches.
Collaborate with peers: As co-creators of the course, you will work alongside fellow students to shape assignments and cultivate a dynamic learning environment.
Focus on professional development: Throughout the two-year part-time programme, you will engage with experienced teachers, coaches, and guest instructors from diverse fields such as dance, circus, and community arts.
Create a final work: By the end of the programme, you will present a public presentation of your final creative work, accompanied by a thesis documenting your research and creative journey.
Access world-class facilities: The programme offers intensive modules at Codarts University of the Arts in Rotterdam and Fontys Academy of the Arts in Tilburg, with excellent dance and theoretical facilities.
Key details:
Duration: two years (part-time) / Language: English / Location: Tilburg (Fontys) and Rotterdam (Codarts)in the Netherlands / Start date: September 2025 / Format: two-week intensives held three times a year at either Codarts in Rotterdam or Fontys in Tilburg, combining practical and theoretical learning in dance, choreography, and circus arts.
