University Of Bedfordshire Dance Science

Have a look at this exciting funded PhD opportunity - monitoring the workload of Royal Ballet Dancers! https://www.jobs.ac.uk/…/phd-studentshi p-quantifying-workl…/

Alongside your studies there are so many opportunities and activities to get involved with at the University of Bedfordshire. From paid internships, clubs and societies, and extracurricular learning opportunities to taking the trip of a lifetime with Go Global, find out how you can make the most of your time at UoB while studying dance science: https://www.beds.ac.uk/morethanadegree

This is an interesting article about social media and its impact on the dance culture, the sorts of goals and aims students set as a result, and even on how it can shape perceptions of what is 'good' or valued: https://www.dancemagazine.com/instagram-d ance-2585216791.ht…

It's not too late to vote in the first ever One Dance UK Awards! There are 23 categories including Dance Science, Research in Dance, Inspirational Lecturer, and Dance Healthcare Team. So if you know someone who is making a difference in dance, let One Dance UK know. You can vote for more than one category. Voting closes on 31st July.
https://www.onedanceuk.org/…/one-dan… /2018-award-categories/

In dance science we often build on the work of sport scientists - but the relationship works both ways! http://www.abc.net.au/…/afl-players-usi ng-ballet-f…/9840736…

Whether you want to conduct research, teach, work practically with dancers, or continue on to PhD study, the MSc Dance Science can prepare you for a range of careers. We are so proud of our graduates who are making their mark in the dance science field! Find out what just some of them are up to here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/…/student-expe†¦/what-our-students-say

Being a dance scientist doesn't just mean conducting studies - take part in them where you can to support your fellow researchers and academics! If you are a parent and work in the performing arts, take part in this study conducted by Birkbeck University - an important contribution to literature and understanding around being a working mum or dad in this sector https://bbk.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9yG ZUacVSyhnA45

Registration is now open for the 28th Annual Conference of IADMS, the largest dance science conference in the world. Join academics, medical practitioners and dancers in Helsinki, Finland, for four days of informative presentations, inspiring movement sessions and thought-provoking posters. Find out more here: https://www.iadms.org/page/2018regfees

Congratulations to PhD graduate Mairead Dempsey who will be presenting her research on the benefits of ballet for children with development coordination disorder at the The UK’s 7th Biennial Academic and Practitioner Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder this week! https://www.dcduk2018.co.uk/

An article from Dance Magazine last year asked "Are you too obsessed with dance?" (https://www.dancemagazine.com/obsessed-w ith-dance-246792796…) Well, there is such a thing as obsessive passion and it can tested and measured! If you think you are a bit obsessive about dance - or dance science! - have a read of this great blog explaining how to get a bit more harmonious (or healthy!) passion in your life! https://www.psychologytoday.com/…/how-i ncrease-your-harmoni…

In the second of our new videos, current MSc Dance Science student Premini talks about the fantastic facilities available and the support she has received: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGn5wPqUk O0

Hear about the experiences of some of our current MSc Dance Science students: here, Natasha tells us about some of the optional units available and a Research Internship she is undertaking alongside her studies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgYWph61O 2M&feature=youtu.be

Congratulations to recent MSc graduate Sofia Saukkonen who has set up a beautiful website. Sofia's aim is to translate research findings into accessible articles for dancers and dance teachers. Sofia is not only a dance scientist, but also a trained dancer and qualified physiotherapist, so she has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share. Her first posts explain the area of dance science, and how to stretch safely and effectively. And all of her posts are available in English and Finnish! Have a read here: https://dancesearchblossom.com/blogi

We are so proud of our students and graduates and their incredible achievements!

Interested in the MSc Dance Science but not sure how to fund it? This page is a good place to start! It has information on the new postgraduate loans (available to UK and EU students only), as well as ideas for international students: https://www.findamasters.com/…/g…/mas ters-funding-guide.aspx

There is always so much to learn from other disciplines. Here, ice dancing Olympic medallists Virtue and Moir discuss their training practices and mental process as they prepare to compete: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaMaM4orw IA&t=871s