School: School of Education

Dance

Academic year

2022-2023
Taught Language: English
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Course Summary

Aims

The main educational aims of the programme are the following:

  1. To provide intellectually and creatively challenging courses which fulfill the personal development of students and are founded on scholarship, artistry and research.
  2. To enhance participation, guidance, support learning and teaching policies which fulfill the needs of a diverse student community at high standards of achievement.
  3. To develop in students a blend of knowledge, experience, transferable skills and capabilities through a curriculum and intellectual/artistic environment that strengthens their employability and provides the foundation for further study.
Objectives

The main educational objectives of the programme are the following:

  1. To provide students with a high level practical, theoretical and artistic education in the field of dance
  2. To provide a conceptual framework of dance as reception, applied (kinaesthetic), and creative process which will enable students to appraise and appreciate the wide operative range of the field
  3. To equip students with the knowledge, the technical skills and artistic competencies (kinaesthetic/physical, spatial, creative, perceptual), which would enable them to enter the market as versatile professionals
  4. To provide students with the knowledge and skills with which to conduct in-depth inquiries and research in fields of dance, relating dance to social, cultural and political events, past and current
  5. To prepare students for a realistic career prospect in dance performance (contemporary dance based), dance composition/choreography, dance theory and research, dance history (including a cultural approach to dance), movement analysis, dance education, and ensemble directing
  6. To prepare students for postgraduate study in various areas of dance.

Career Prospects

The art of dance is unique in that its primary medium is the body itself. In conjunction with the creative and analytical mind, movement can be an active, transformative prism in any aspect of life. This characteristic has, since antiquity, rendered dance an immediate and basic way for people to communicate, celebrate, express emotions, reach the divine, experience freedom and catharsis, or simply partake in the joy of movement.

For many of these reasons dance remains a prominent part of modern, and, in turn, Cypriot society. Yet, like all the arts, dance is characterised by the changes, trends and challenges that reflect modernity. Residing in a number of social contexts and bearing specific functions within each, from contemporary and abstract art, to commercial advertising, to popular culture, to traditional practices and to entertainment – dance offers a broad realm of creative and professional opportunities. Not-for-profit dance organisations, dance troupes, contemporary dance, ballet and traditional dance festivals, and dance education programmes are on the rise in Cyprus and in Europe, receiving both public and private funding. On the other hand, more mainstream and commercial dance (in conjunction with pop music, video and social/club dancing) is a fast-growing area of business both nationally and internationally.

Professionally, the contemporary conditions regarding dance mentioned above are an advantage.

Due to the current diverse nature of the field of dance, its stark popularity and its rapidly evolving character locally, regionally, and internationally, there is a need for competent graduates trained for technical proficiency, innovation and versatility. Career opportunities for such graduates include performing, teaching, choreographing, arts management, arts/dance education programme and policy writing, dance writing and criticism and academia. More specifically, employment can be found in sectors such as primary and secondary education, tertiary education, private arts, public arts administration, and non-profit organisations. Finally, the unexplored areas in the field, waiting to be discovered and developed, undoubtedly provide exciting, promising prospects for the young dance performer, artist and educator.

Modules

Section: A – Contemporary Dance
Min. ECTS Credits: 48  Max. ECTS Credits: 64
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
DANC-111 Contemporary Dance I: Technique 1 4
DANC-112 Contemporary Dance II: Technigue 1 4
DANC-121 Contemporary Dance I: Technique 2 4
DANC-122 Contemporary Dance II: Technique 2 4
DANC-213 Contemporary Dance III: Technique 1 4
DANC-214 Contemporary Dance IV: Technique 1 4
DANC-223 Contemporary Dance III: Technique 2 4
DANC-224 Contemporary Dance IV: Technique 2 4
DANC-315 Contemporary Dance V: Technique 3 4
DANC-316 Contemporary Dance VI: Technique 4 4
DANC-325 Contemporary Dance V: Technique 3 4
DANC-326 Contemporary Dance VI: Technique 4 4
DANC-417 Advanced Contemporary Dance I: Technique1 4
DANC-418 Advanced Contemporary Dance I: Technique 2 4
DANC-427 Advanced Contemporary Dance II: Technique 1 4
DANC-428 Advanced Contemporary Dance II: Technique 2 4
 
Section: B – Ballet
Min. ECTS Credits: 36  Max. ECTS Credits: 48
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
DANC-101 Ballet Basics I 6
DANC-102 Ballet Basics II 6
DANC-131 Ballet I 6
DANC-132 Ballet II 6
DANC-233 Ballet III 6
DANC-234 Ballet IV 6
DANC-335 Ballet V 6
DANC-336 Ballet VI 6
DANC-437 Ballet VII 6
DANC-438 Ballet VIII 6
 
Section: C – Dance Theory
Min. ECTS Credits: 36  Max. ECTS Credits: 48
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
DANC-155 Musical Training for Dancers 6
DANC-251 Historical Perspectives in Dance I 6
DANC-252 Historical Perspectives in Dance II 6
DANC-319 Introduction to Dance Therapy 6
DANC-329 Dance and Culture 6
DANC-332 Special Topics in Dance Studies 6
DANC-337 Performance and Professional Practice 6
DANC-379 Depicting Movement: Dance and Performance Analysis 6
DANC-389 Dance and Administration 6
DANC-480 Dance Methodologies 6
DANC-493 Final Project 6
 
Section: D – Composition and Performance
Min. ECTS Credits: 34  Max. ECTS Credits: 44
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
DANC-141 Improvisation I 4
DANC-179 Yoga I 2
DANC-189 Yoga II 2
DANC-209 Pilates I 2
DANC-211 Choreography I 6
DANC-219 Pilates II 2
DANC-230 Contemporary Ballet Ensemble 4
DANC-231 Classical Ballet Variations 4
DANC-239 Body Conditioning I 2
DANC-242 Improvisation II 4
DANC-249 Body Conditioning II 2
DANC-271 Laban Movement Analysis 4
DANC-311 Compositional Practices 4
DANC-330 Partnering 4
DANC-331 Choreography for Ballet 6
DANC-339 Pointe Work I 2
DANC-343 Improvisational Strategies 4
DANC-349 Pointe Work II 2
DANC-350 Dance Production 4
DANC-360 Contemporary Repertory 4
DANC-369 Contemporary Variations 4
DANC-373 Choreography II 6
DANC-380 Contact Improvisation 4
DANC-381 Choreographing Identity Politics 6
DANC-390 Guest Artist Workshop 4
DANC-434 Site Specific Choreography 6
DANC-443 Advanced Dance Composition 6
DANC-453 Choreographic Analysis 6
DANC-481 Ensemble I 4
DANC-482 Ensemble II 4
 
Section: E – Health and Body
Min. ECTS Credits: 12  Max. ECTS Credits: 24
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
DANC-175 Dancers Body: Healthy Practices 6
DANC-275 Experiental Anatomy and Kinesiology 6
DANC-285 Body Re-Alignment and Injury Prevention 6
DANC-375 Dance and Fitness 6
DANC-475 Dance Performance Profile: Fitness, Nutrition, Strength 6
 
Section: F – Dance Education
Min. ECTS Credits: 12  Max. ECTS Credits: 24
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
DANC-445 Approaches to Dance Pedagogy 6
DANC-446 Teaching Methodologies in Dance 6
DANC-455 Dance for the Special Child 6
DANC-465 Practicum in Teaching I 4
DANC-466 Practicum in Teaching II 4
 
Section: G – World Dance Forms
Min. ECTS Credits: 8  Max. ECTS Credits: 16
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
DANC-139 Latin Dance I 4
DANC-149 Latin Dance II 4
DANC-159 Greek Dance I 4
DANC-169 Greek Dance II 4
DANC-261 Jazz Dance I 4
DANC-262 Jazz Dance II 4
DANC-263 Jazz Dance III 4
DANC-340 International Dance Forms 4
DANC-341 Hip Hop I 4
DANC-351 Hip Hop II 4
DANC-371 Indian Dance 4
DANC-441 Urban Practices 4
 
Section: H – Language Expression
Min. ECTS Credits: 12  Max. ECTS Credits: 18
Notes: Placement in the English courses is done on the basis of a Placement Test or tests such as TOEFL or GCE.
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
BADM-231 Business Communications 6
BADM-332 Technical Writing and Research 6
COMM-200 Business and Professional Communication 6
ENGL-100 Basic Writing 6
ENGL-101 English Composition 6
 
Section: I – Foreign Language
Min. ECTS Credits: 0  Max. ECTS Credits: 6
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
FREN-101 French Language and Culture I 6
GERM-101 German Language and Culture I 6
GREK-101 Greek Language and Culture I 6
ITAL-101 Italian Language and Culture I 6
RUS-101 Russian Language and Culture I 6
 
Section: J – Computer and Maths
Min. ECTS Credits: 6  Max. ECTS Credits: 12
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
COMP-150 Microcomputer Applications 6
MATH-101 Discrete Mathematics 6
MATH-105 Intermediate Algebra 6
MATH-108 Finite Maths with Applied Calculus 6
MATH-180 Algebra and Trigonometry 6
MATH-190 Calculus I 8
MATH-191 Calculus II 8
MATH-221 Statistics I 6
MULT-160 Introduction to Multimedia 6
MULT-260 Multimedia Art and Aesthetics 6
MUTX-140 Introduction to Music Technology 6
 
Section: K – Humanities and Social Sciences
Min. ECTS Credits: 18  Max. ECTS Credits: 24
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
ANTH-105 Cultural Anthropology 6
ART-110 Introduction to Visual Arts 6
ART-111 Greek Art 6
ART-281 History of Art 6
DANC-229 Dance in Popular Culture 6
DANC-338 Dance and the Visual Arts 6
DANC-345 Dance in the Community 6
DANC-439 Dance and Identity Politics 6
DANC-449 Culture, Gender and Politics of the Body 6
ECON-200 Fundamental Economics 6
EUS-103 Modern European History and Politics 6
EUS-105 Introduction to the European Union 6
HIST-201 World History to 1500 6
IREL-101 Introduction to International Relations 6
IREL-102 World History Since 1500 6
MUCT-107 Music Appreciation 6
MUCT-245 World Music 6
MUCT-249 History of Rock and Roll 6
MUCT-302 Performing Arts Management and Cultural Policy 6
MUCT-371 Jazz History 6
PHIL-101 Introduction to Philosophy 6
PHIL-120 Ethics 6
PSY-110 General Psychology I 6
PSY-111 General Psychology II 6
PSY-210 Social Psychology 6
SOC-101 Principles of Sociology 6
 

 

Assessment Method

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid terms, projects, and class participation. Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

How to apply

  1. Completed Application Form
  2. A copy of your passport (page with your personal details and photo)
  3. Academic Records (True copy of the original)
    • For Bachelors Degree applicants: High School Leaving Certificate and mark sheet
    • For Masters Degree applicants: Bachelors Degree and transcripts
    • For Doctorate applicants: Bachelors and Masters Degree, including transcripts
  4. Two Letters of recommendation/reference from professors or employers (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only). Certain programmes have additional requirements
  5. Curriculum Vitae–CV (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only)
  6. Personal Statement (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only)
  7. Research proposal (for Doctorate applicants only)
  8. Evidence of work experience (where applicable)
  9. Portfolio (for selected programmes of study)

Application deadline

Generally, the deadline for applying

for the Fall semester is end of August and

for Spring semester, end of November

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The minimum admission requirement is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent, depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC, are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies. Some programmes have higher entry requirements.

Additional entry requirements

English Language Proficiency

The list below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment to the programme of study. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).

  • TOEFL – 525 and above
  • Computer-based TOEFL – 193 and above
  • Internet-based TOEFL – 80 and above
  • IELTS – 6 and above
  • Cambridge Exams [First Certificate] – B and above
  • Cambridge Exams [Proficiency Certificate – C and above
  • GCSE English Language “O” Level – C and above
  • Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) – Pass
  • Pearson PTE General – Level 3 and above
  • KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) – Level B2 and above
  • Anglia – Level B2 and above
  • IEB Advances Programme English – Pass
  • Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan – 650 average score for ALL skills and above

English language requirements

The table below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment on a programme of study offered in English. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).

English Qualification ELR Equivalent to IELTS 6
TOEFL 525 and above
Computer-based TOEFL 193 and above
Internet-based TOEFL 80 and above
IELTS 6 and above
Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) B and above
Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) C and above
GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE C and above
Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) Pass
Pearson PTE General Level 3 and above
KPG
(The Greek Foreign Language Examinations
for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency)		 Level B2 and above
Anglia Level B2 and above
IEB Advanced Programme English Pass
Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)
Michigan Language Assessment
by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan		 650 average score for ALL skills and above
 
 
 

English Language Proficiency

Master students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, GCSE “O” Level or IGCSE with minimum “C”, IELTS with a score of 6.5, or a score placement at the ENGL- 100 level of UNIC’s NEPTON. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate programme.

The purpose of the NEPTON Test

1. The purpose of this test is to place students in the appropriate level of English in order to support their academic studies at the University. The NEPTON is not a University entrance examination; previous academic performance (e.g. School Leaving Certificate) is taken into consideration with regard to University entrance requirements.

2. The number of additional courses and corresponding course loads are given in the table below:

 
 
 
Level of English Hour of tuition/work Credits Additional course load permitted
ENGL-101 English Composition 3 6 Normal
ENGL-100 Basic Writing 3 6 Normal
BENG-100 College English 6 6 Normal
BENG-070 English Language Skills 12 4 6 credit hours
BENG-060 English for Beginners 20 2 No other credits
 
 
 

3.Students who have the following qualifications can take the test, but will not be placed below the level shown:

English Qualification ENGL-101 ENGL-100
TOEFL 550+ 513-547
Computer-based TOEFL 213+ 183-210
Internet-based TOEFL 79+ 65-78
IELTS 6.5+ 5.5-6.0
Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) Grade A or B Grade C
Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) A or B or C A or B
GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE A or B C
Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) Pass N/A
Pearson PTE General Level 4 Level 3
KPG
(The Greek Foreign Language Examinations
for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency)		 Level C1 Level B2
Anglia Proficiency or Masters Advanced
IEB Advanced Programme English Pass N/A
Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)
Michigan Language Assessment
by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan		 840-1000 average score for ALL skills 650-835 average score for ALL skills
 
 
 

4.Students can take the NEPTON after they officially enroll and pay the Euro 55 application fee.

Fees and funding

Application Fees

Yearly tuition fees:

International / Non EU Students: 10.080 Euro

 

Local / EU Students: 9.900 Euro



Additional Fee information

OTHER FEES

ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMES

ONLINE/DL PROGRAMMES

Application fee (one-off/nonrefundable payment)

55

55

Visa application (one-off/nonrefundable payment)

86

0

Registration fee (per semester)

26

0

Health & accident insurance (per year)

175

0

Student activities fee (per semester)

20

0

Technology fee – Internet use etc. (per semester)

15

0

International student guarantee (one-off / refundable payment)

400

0

Transcript fee (per copy)

5

5

Evaluation fee (transfer credits / ECTS)

52

52

Second exam fee (per course)

65

65

Graduation application fee

60

60

Total 

959

273

Provider information

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Contact Person: UNIC

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