Dance Academy 2014 | 2015 | Tilburg
Bachelor Dance • Choreography • Theatre Dance Performance (graduation profiles Dance Theatre/Modern and Contemporary Urban)
Sarah Mancini fourthyear student Dance Academy
‘When I finished my secondary school there was one thing I knew for sure: I was going to do a degree programme in dance! Several students had told me that such a study programme was good for your individual development and also provided a good basis for further study. The programme focuses both on the artistic and the commercial side of the professional field and educates allround dancers. Looking back on my study here at the Dance Academy and the way I have developed, I’m glad I chose this study programme. Every year the emphasis was placed on different aspects: the first two years were very intensive and technical, and my last two years were very creative and experimental. The study has formed me as a dancer and as a person. I have had the chance to develop myself, to discover the world of dance, and to find my way in that world. For a period of four years I received good coaching from different teachers, and each teacher taught me something that I carry with me for the rest of my life. I am quite an independent person by nature and I won’t easily ask for guidance or get stressed, but a number of fellow-students certainly benefited from the guidance provided. When they couldn’t see the wood for the trees, there was always someone to keep an eye on them and to put them back on track. It is a physically hard study and the future is rather insecure, so it is nice when someone gives you a good advice once in a while. My future looks bright. In the past year I have been able to work fulltime as a dancer, and it looks like this may continue for another year. After that, I want to go to New York for a year to raise my level still further.’
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dance ACADEMy Those who want to give shape to their passion for dance in a professional way, will find that the Dance Academy and the Academy for Teacher training in Dance offer challenging programmes to develop into a dance artist or a teacher of dance who is authentic, true, individual, involved and inspired.
The Dance Academy and the Academy for Teacher
They can use the possibility of an international
training in Dance are internationally-oriented art
scholarship, or participate in an international exchange
schools for Dance, Choreography and Teacher training
project specially developed for the Teacher training
in Dance. The bachelor programmes Dance and
in Dance programme. For a graduated dance artist,
Teacher training in Dance emphasize the development
the scope of the professional area is rather global
of contemporary, creative dance artists and dance
than national. Among our own students, there
teachers with a high professional and creative level,
are traditionally many from Belgium and, more
and the development of innovative entrepreneurship.
recently, also from Germany, Denmark, Italy, Sweden,
The bachelor programmes focus on talent with hbo
Switzerland, Japan, China and several South American
(Higher Professional Education) qualities. We coach
and African countries.
these talents to reveal their own artistic skills. Students receive
differentiated
tuition,
and
students
can
influence their own educational route. In a challenging learning environment, we offer knowledge in a broad artistic context, where practice is inextricably bound up with theory.
International orientation
Regional cooperation You will find “Your dancefloor!” in Tilburg. For Tilburg has all links of the ‘dance chain’ within reach. Besides the Dance Academy, Factorium and Kunstbalie are active centres for amateur art. There is a structural cooperation with Theaters Tilburg, Theatre De NWE Vorst, Factorium and Kunstbalie.
Both bachelor programmes have taken many initiatives
This results in a collective approach (Tilburg Dance City)
in the field of international cooperation. The emphasis
throughout the year of all dance activities, marketing
lies on quality improvement through the exchange of
and education. The different partners retain their own
teachers and students. Students can spend part of their
identity, but together they take the responsibility to
practical training at one of the foreign institutes.
ensure that, at all times, there are things to do and to 3
see in the field of dance, and that talented dancers and
In January you choose again, either for the dance
makers can develop a fulfilling artistic career in Tilburg.
programme or the teacher’s programme. Besides the
For more information: www.tilburgdansstad.nl
common programme, you now attend a number of modules explicitly related to the programme.
Good facilities in a beautiful building The Dance Academy and the Academy for Teacher training in Dance have 10 large dance studios with floating floors and advanced technical equipment.
At the end of the propaedeutic year, the bachelor Dance student chooses the major Theatre Dance Performance (Dance Theatre/Modern or Contemporary Urban) or Choreography.
Performances take place mainly in the Academy
The bachelor Dance programme is in English.
Theatre, which can accommodate 120 spectators. Larger
After the first year
productions are programmed externally, with the local partners. There are computer facilities throughout the building, as well as a very extensive multidisciplinary multimedia centre, a grand café where healthy meals
Bachelor Dance, Major Theatre Dance Performance
are served, and a beautiful Garden of the Muses that
In the professional field of the contemporary dance
is used by all students of Fontys School of Fine and
artist, the division between classical dance, modern
Performing Arts! The Dance Academy and the Academy
dance, contemporary dance and dance trends, and
for Teacher training in Dance have a flourishing alumni
also that between dance, theatre and visual art has
association. We have an extensive network, and know
become less and less distinct. The contemporary dance
where our graduates can be found. Examples are: Sasha
maker combines various dance styles and tries to find
Waltz and Guests, Hofesch Schechter, Les Ballets C de la B, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Akram Kahn, Itzik Galili, Ann
his own language of movement. The major Theatre Dance Performance offers talented young people
van den Broek, T.R.A.S.H., ISH, etcetera.
First year Propaedeutic year
The graduation profiles Contemporary Urban and Dance
In your fourth year, you are a trainee at one or more
Theatre/Modern train dancers for contemporary dance
companies, or you particpate in smaller productions at
performances, multidisciplinary theatre, and theatre on
home or abroad. You can also spend your traineeship at
location. The basis of these profile aimed programmes
a foreign school.
lies in both the technical skills of the academic dance
You auditioned for the bachelor Dance (majors Theatre
forms and in the contemporary dance forms and styles.
Dance Performance and Choreography) and you have
In the Contemporary Urban programme we offer our
been accepted for the graduation profile Contemporary
students both authentic and popular hiphop dance
After completion of the second year bachelor Dance, you
Urban or for Dance Theatre/Modern. The first year
styles (contemporary African, Indian and other Urban
can choose the major Choreography, with the emphasis
offers a partly common curriculum for both profiles.
styles). Besides the additional classes dance theatre and
on creative dance artist, the art of choreography and
In addition, a specific programme is offered for each
modern (Limòn, Cunningham), the programme Dance
on learning to give shape in dance. A broad view
profile.
Theatre / Modern offers floorwork dance, improvisation
of dance and creating in dance is central here. The
With respect to content, the programme of the
and instant composition. These subjects are also taught
programme aims at students with an individual, artistic
propaedeutic year is given colour by the creative
in the Urban profile.
vision, who have the intrinsic urge to make their
dance artistry and the link to profession and society.
The programme comprises also: composition/choreo-
The academy finds it very important that the student comes into contact with his future professional field at an early stage of his studies. The physical aspect of dancing is given a great deal of attention in this first year, whereby the talent development of students comes first. The didactic structure of the programme consists of a combination of subject-exceeding projects and learning continuity pathways.
the possibility to develop at a higher vocational level into professional dancers. Within this programme, students can choose their own route (graduation
design and lighting and history of culture and dance.
profile), dependent on their talents, affinity and skills,
From the third year on, the Dance Academy offers you
with personal accents. A route that leads to starting
the possibility to supplement and deepen your major
qualifications for one of the following professional
by choosing at least one minor from the four that
fields:
have been developed for art students, or from the
• Dance Theatre / Modern
overall minors of Fontys Hogescholen. There is also the
• Contemporary Urban 4
graphy, performance techniques, dramaturgy, theatre
possibility of a minor abroad.
Bachelor Dance, Major Choreography
‘own’ and ‘innovative’ work. This is also determined by the personal affinity with the art of dance. Besides the daily training sessions, the study programme comprises choreography workshops, choreographic research, choreographic translation, theatre lighting, scenography, dance and camera, concept development, and orientation within the field of work. In preparation for the professional practice, you do an internal practical training in the third year. In the fourth year, you do a longer practical training in the professional 5
field of work with choreographers and companies. The
The Preparatory Training comprises a Basisschool Traject
you succeed in creating a personal interpretation is also
results of the choreographic assignments are presented
(BAO) (Primary School Trajectory) and an Algemeen
part of the assessment. In the second round you perform
in our own Academy Theatre or on regional stages.
Voortgezet
Secondary
a solo dance and in the third round you will have a
After completion of this programme and a year of
Education Trajectory) (in association with the Koning
motivation interview. You receive the outcome of the
proven practical experience, you can continue with the
Willem II College in Tilburg).
audition in a personal talk. After a positive assessment,
master’s degree programme Choreography.
During the Preliminary Trajectory the dance training
the candidates are subjected to a medical examination
prepares dance talent for the professional field of
by the sports doctor of the Dance Academy.
Field of work
Onderwijs
Traject
(General
dance. The motivation and the joy of dancing of young
Registration
Students are educated by a permanent staff of teachers
talent prevail! The Preliminary Trajectory enhances
and by visiting lecturers and visiting choreographers
your technical dance skills, offers you a space for
Make a request for registration at www.studielink.nl
from the contemporary national and international
development, gives you a better insight into dance and
Then you will be informed by FHK about applying for
professional field. Besides the involvement of (visiting)
art, and stimulates your theatrical presentation.
admission. The number of places for audition is limited.
chorographers, students are encouraged to create
The Stepping Stones Course is specifically suited for 15-
Invitations for doing an audition are sent in order of
their own work and perform it. Every year, you get
16-17-18 year old youngsters who, at that age, discover
receipt of the (fully completed) registration form.
stage experience in performances produced by the
their passion for dance or want to explore it.
For audition dates for the academic year 2014/2015,
Dance Academy, both in the Academy Theatre and in other theatres. The field of work of an dance artist is international. That is why, throughout your training, you will be encouraged to get international experience. There are many ways to do so: a scholarship, a project, a traineeship or attending a minor abroad.
Preliminary trajectories dance
please see www.fontys.nl/dansacademie
Auditions Audition for Bachelor of Dance If you want to attend this training, it is compulsory to audition (three rounds). During the first round, you are observed while attending a number of classes. Your
Cost of study (with reservation) The amount of the tuition fee depends on your personal situation. You can calculate the amount simply by using our tuition fee indicator: www.fontys.edu/ tuitionfeeindicator Furthermore you must take into account a one-off
In order to be admitted to the Dance Academy, you
physical possibilities to dance, talent, dance qualities, and
must have many technical and creative dance skills. To
creativity are the main criteria. It is, however, not merely
obtain these skills, the Dance Academy has established
about being technically able to perform, but also about
two preliminary trajectories: the Preparatory Training
the way you deal with and react to the subject matter
The study costs based on the amount of study year
and the Stepping Stones Course.
presented to you, and to the given instructions. The way
2013-2014:
Fontys contribution (€ 49) and the costs for study books, educational tools and activities.
• legal tuition fee € 1.902 (the ministry of education will decide in 2013 about the final amount) • institution tuition fee for non EEA students € 9.400 • if you already have a Dutch bachelor degree, you will pay the high institution tuition fee (€ 9.400 per year for art programmes). For a first application for a bachelor programme in the field of Teacher training (for example Teacher training in Dance or Music or Theatre or Fine and Visual Art) or Health Care, you pay the legal tuition fee (€ 1.902) • programme contribution
€ 50
• audition Bachelor’s degree programmes and preparatory training
€ 50
• medical examination Please think of the costs of a workout subscription at a fitness centre for the entire period of your studies. For more information about admission and enrolment look at www.fontys.nl/kunsten 6
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Visiting days Saturday November 9 2013 Sunday February 2 2014
09.30-15.00h 10.30-15.00h
Visiting evenings Wednesday April 9 Wednesday June 4
2014 2014
18.00-21.00h 18.00-21.00h
DANCE ACADEMY Zwijsenplein 1 Postbus 90907
5038 TZ Tilburg 5000 GJ Tilburg
Phone +31(0)8850 78888 e-mail FHKdanceacademy@fontys.nl website www.fontys.nl/kunsten e-mail Student Administration Office FHKSA@fontys.nl
FHK Tilburg Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts (FHK) consists of the Academy for Teacher training in Visual Arts and Design, Academy for Art, Communication and Design, Master Architecture, Master Urbanism, Master Art Education, Academy for Teacher training in Dance, Dance Academy, Master of Choreography, Academy for Teacher training in Music, Conservatory, Rock Academy, Master of Music, Academy for Teacher training in Theatre, Academy for Circus and Performance Art and the Academy for Music Theatre and Musical Theatre. Graphic design: Blend & Blink (www.blendblink.nl) Print: OBT BV Photography: Amat Bolsius en Hilde Tholens. The content of this brochure is not legally binding.
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