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During the program, you develop your own dance style and improve your choreography skills. You also learn about the newest trends in dance. You explore different ideas and learn to perform and create in a welcoming, international environment.
From creative expression to technical skills, you explore every side of dance.
Three profiles to choose from: Contemporary, Contemporary Urban, Choreography.
One will encourage you to become the best version of yourself, not to compete.
Dance Arts in Context is a broad programme that challenges you artistically, physically, and theoretically. You create your own learning path in a supportive environment, encouraging you to explore and experiment. This results in diverse dancers with their own unique styles.
Engage in creative dialogue with national and international partners.
Topics include inclusivity, gender and body positivity, and racism.
Fellow dance students from more than 25 different countries form a great network.
You explore your interests and have many opportunities to perform and collaborate globally. The dance world seeks talented artists who can stand out. In an inclusive and vibrant dance environment, you develop your unique signature as a dance artist or choreographer.
Immerse yourself in a diverse dance environment, exploring various perspectives on dance today and tomorrow. This prepares you for valuable positions in both the performing arts and the broader society. Graduate with an international network in dance and other fields.
Make sure to check all admission requirements.
For this programme you must first audition.
More informationTilburg is a lively student city; a ‘City of Makers’ that stimulates the imagination and is raw and contrary. On the Zwijsenplein campus, you will find our 17 arts programmes in music, dance, theatre, circus, design, art education and architecture under one roof. A unique, vibrant and experimental place. Here, students create, with art, the world of tomorrow.
Easily calculate your tuition fees with the tuition fees indicator. Besides tuition fees, you will also need to budget for study materials, a laptop, the introduction programme, and more. Find details about monthly living costs on our Finance page.
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Some people may not be prepared to start the first year of the Bachelor Dance programme immediately. Fontys also provides dance pre-courses (Dutch only).
September
English
4 year(s)
Bachelor
Full-time
Tilburg
Wondering what's to come after applying for this programme? Go over the entire admission process.
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There are some theory classes, but not many per week. The subjects vary a lot, from history to communication. Sometimes you must carry out theory assignments, individually or in a team.
You will get a couple of assignments. We will look for creativity and learnability. You don't have to be a perfect dancer, but you must be able to work in an eager and divers group of people.
No, you don’t need to be perfect. We look for potential, creativity and personal movement quality, not perfection. It’s okay if you are stronger in one style than another. During the audition, we want to see your personality, your curiosity, and how you connect to movement and space.
Yes, the programme is challenging and full-time. You dance every day, and you work on both your body and your artistic ideas. But there is also space to rest, reflect and grow. Teachers help you with planning and finding balance. Most students find the pressure manageable because they love what they do.
The atmosphere is open, creative and international. Students and teachers respect each other and support each other’s growth. You are free to express yourself and develop your own dance style. There is a lot of collaboration and personal feedback, and students often say they feel seen and safe here.
