​PGCert The Speaking Dancer: Interdisciplinary Performance Training

The Speaking Dancer: Interdisciplinary Performance Training (SDIPT) is a new and innovative PG Cert that introduces cross disciplinary training methods and stimuli which support the artist as both performer and ‘author’.

The programme operates within a framework guided by experienced professional practitioners, in which students will be required to both direct and be directed. The programme offers prospective students coming from a professional and or performing arts degree background the opportunity to rethink their relationship to their practice, and begin to frame concerns about disciplinarity in a broader context. For more established practitioners, SDIPT provides an ideal entry point into post graduate education. For performing arts graduates, the programme offers an opportunity to train and research within an atmosphere and context that is closely allied to external professional fields of practice.

SDIPT develops out of a successful pre-existing professional development programme directed by the choreographer and director Jacky Lansley at Dance Research Studio. Jacky Lansley will lead on both modules, in conjunction with guest practitioners and other members of the highly experienced UOP staff team. A core element of SDIPT is the focus on ensemble and collaborative work and all participants will be expected to take full advantage of the professional networking opportunities that the programme offers.

SDIPT will be delivered over three sites in London, Plymouth and Truro, making it particularly accessible to participants from the South West and South East regions. The weekend modular structure also makes the programme available to busy professionals and for those who want to travel from other parts of the UK and abroad.