Call for Ap­pli­ca­tion 2027 – Master’s in Chore­og­ra­phy: One class­room, two study op­tions

2.11.2026 0 Like 0 kommenttia

Apply to one of the two study options in the Master’s programme in Choreography.

Start of Application period: January 7th 2027 
Application Deadline: January 21st 2027 3pm (Finnish time)  
Deadline for attachments: January 28th 2027 3 pm (Finnish time)
Length: two years, full-time, 2027-2029
Degree: Master of Arts (dance) 
Language: English 

The two-year Master’s in Choreography programme at Uniarts Helsinki frames choreography as a context-responsive, research-based art practice. It discusses different approaches to choreography as knowledge production through dialogue and collegial collaboration. For the 2027 intake, the new theoretical research study option will continue as a pilot. In addition to training artist-practitioners, the theoretical study option is a thrilling opportunity to concentrate on theory-based choreographic research alongside the artist-practitioner students.  

The programme offers:  

• In-depth study of choreography as a distinct field of art combined with critical reflection of the potential of choreography in dialogue with a diverse set of contemporainities  

• The Theatre Academy’s excellent studio spaces and performance facilities, numerous jointly organised courses with other degree programmes, the well-stocked Uniarts Library and the wide varieties of Uniarts networks 

• Exchange with students and faculty from the other Nordic MA Choreography programs as an integral part of the curriculum  

• Exchange opportunities for the theory option students with the MA in Critical Dance Studies at Free University Berlin for one semester in 2027/2028 

• Study modules include among others Approaches to choreography and artistic practices, Perspectives on history and theory of choreography and performance, Art and Society and Artistic Research to foster each student’s very own take on choreography  

• The geography of Helsinki allows a concentrated and focused study time  

• An introduction to the plentiful performing arts scene in Finland  

We look forward to receiving applications from applicants from all backgrounds, and diversities who are: 

For the artistic practice and research option: 

• keen to dive into process-based choreography

• curious about exploring different choreographic contexts

• eager to relate artistic practice to larger societal cocerns

For the theory study option: 

• keen to dive into in-depth theoretical research on choreography 

• eager to frame and develop a research theme and refine methodology

• eager to be in a shared classroom with artist-practitioners

For both study options: 

• eager to grow their critical awareness and understanding of contemporary choreography, its practices, strategies and discourses

• willing to bring their previous artistic and/or theoretical work into close dialogue with current choreographic trends in Western and non-Western art practices and discourse  

• curious to be actively engaged in a rich learning environment where peer learning is a key element  

Please note that applicants need to demonstrate their English language proficiency in the application phase. You can demonstrate your language proficiency through previous education, an acceptable language test, or other studies. More info on demonstrating proficiency in English is here.