MSc Dance Science

This research-focused programme allows you to study dance science within a world-renowned conservatoire. It focuses on applying research to dance practice across recreational, training, and professional settings. This programme is for anyone with prior dance experience who is interested in dance science, such as dancers, choreographers, scientists, teachers, lecturers and health practitioners.

Key Features

The MSc in Dance Science is an internationally renowned programme that allows students to investigate the science of dance practice and performance within a high‑calibre conservatoire training. As a student at Trinity Laban, you will be interacting with a diverse community of performing arts students and faculty. Our thriving and supportive community offers exciting learning experiences, through cross-disciplinary engagement and collaborative study in the performing arts.

The programme draws on multidisciplinary perspectives in dance science, such as physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition, and engages with scientific and creative modes of research to provide an empirical understanding of the dancer, dance practice, and performance. Students will develop applied research skills and will have the opportunity to conduct research in studio and lab-based contexts. Bringing together advanced knowledge and research skills, the programme culminates in an independent research project on a topic of choice.

The blended-learning programme offers students a flexible and autonomous learning environment, with opportunities to engage in dance science research and practical placements (from community-based to professional settings) through the TL team and network. Our specialist facilities include a versatile testing laboratory with dedicated support staff, a specialist dance library, and a comprehensive range of learning and student support.

Our team is internationally known in the field and work with professional companies and organisations around the world. Trinity Laban is a founding partner of the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science (NIDMS) and a supporter of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS).

Our in-house Screening Programme and departmental research projects give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience of working as a dance scientist while you study.

You will learn within a culture of high calibre conservatoire dancers, interacting with over 300 students committed to becoming professional dancers and choreographers. Cross-disciplinary study opportunities with students on other postgraduate programmes are also integral to the learning experience.