BA Tanz (Dance) at Folkwang University of the Arts

Programme overview

Bachelor of Arts in contemporary dance. Modern dance techniques are taught on the tradition from Kurt Jooss to Pina Bausch, alongside other modern and contemporary techniques, and the classical dance is adapted to the needs and physical conditions of modern dancers.

Faculty: Dance | Duration: 8 semesters (4 years), 240 ECTS | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester (October) | Location: Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Contemporary dance, classical dance, improvisation, kinetography, Alexander technique, gyrokinesis, international dance forms, flamenco, partnering, repertoire, composition, dance history, current dance, dance medicine, music theory and electives. Support for young choreographers is an integral part of the training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General higher education entrance qualification (or waived for exceptional artistic talent if at least the Mittlerer Schulabschluss is held) and passing the Folkwang aptitude test. Applicants without a German school qualification must show German at level A1 (CEFR) at enrolment. Application deadline 15 March for the following winter semester; EUR 50 application fee.

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 8 semesters (4 years), 240 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.folkwang-uni.de/home/tanz/studiengaenge/tanz-ba/basisinfos-bewerbung

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