RAMBERT SCHOOL MA DANCE RESEARCH FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTITIONERS APPLICATION FORM 2026 ENTRY

MA in Dance Research for Professional Practitioners Application Form 2026 Entry
MA in Dance Research for Professional Practitioners

Validated by the Royal College of Music

Application Closing Date: 1st September 2026

Thank you for considering applying to Rambert School. In order to make the application process as smooth as possible please read the information below before submitting your application form.

·      We request that you complete and submit the application form electronically before the deadline.

·      ALL questions on the application form must be answered, including questions on equality and diversity. Please be sure to read the application form thoroughly before submission.

Supporting Written Document

Please submit this with the application form,

EITHER

Part A - Undergraduate Essay at Level 6

Please attach an essay or final dissertation from prior undergraduate study that demonstrates academic writing with evidence of research. This does not need to have a specific dance focus and can be from another area of undergraduate study.

OR

Part B - Reflective Report

Please attach a supporting report that demonstrates your personal interest in a current area of research, study, performance. This could include,

•   Case Study of a choreographic project

•   Review of personal performance project

•   Report in relation to a teaching position, and specific area of dance education

This element of the application process is used to demonstrate your proficiency and suitability to study at MA level in relation to written and research skills.
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PERSONAL STATEMENT
Please provide further details about yourself that are relevant to this application in relation to:

•   Career – Artistic, educational, performance achievements

•   Experience - Professional roles you have undertaken, in performance, teaching, etc.

•   Reasons for applying for this programme

You can either upload your statement as a typed document or as a spoken video upload if you prefer.
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PERSONAL DETAILS
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If you are a national of a country other than your main passport issuing country, please state which country:
Non UK Applicants

Overseas applicants are welcome to apply

Please note: For students for whom English is not their first language are required to reach an average score of 6.5 level standard of English in order to be enrolled on the course, including a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing awarded within the last two years before the date of application. The certificate gained should be sent to admissions@rambertschool.org.uk

NOTE: this course is delivered on a part-time basis remotely and does not require UK residency - We do not sponsor applicants with a visa for entry to this course.
EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, OTHER SKILLS & TRAINING

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Professional Experience:*
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

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Encouragement to Disclose

Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, religion or disability. The information you give in this section is used for statistical and monitoring processes and does not form any part of the selection or admission process.

You are encouraged to disclose any impairment or condition (for example, dyslexia, mental health, a physical, sensory impairment) at the earliest opportunity. We can then endeavour to support you at audition and during the course. All applicants who meet the criteria for entry to the School will be invited to audition.

Should you have initial concerns regarding this please do contact our Head of Student Support, Judy Bowden on:
+44 (0)20 8892 9960.

Applicants should be reassured that any information you disclose is so that we can support you during the application process.
Are you a care leaver? (A care leaver is someone who has been in the care of a local authority, for example a foster home or children's home, for a period of 3 months or more since the age of 14).*
Gender - Is your gender identity the same as your gender assigned at birth?*
Ethnicity - Please select which option best describes your ethnic origin or cultural background*
Do you have a disability? (Under the Equality Act 2010, a person has a disability 'if they have a physical or mental impairment, and the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-today activities.' Includes learning differences, mental health conditions, speech & language conditions, developmental conditions as well as physical conditions) Please note: this is used for statistical purposes only*
Learning difference such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or AD(H)DSocial/communication conditions such as a speech and language impairment or an autistic spectrum conditionLong-term illness or health condition such as cancer, HIV, diabetes, chronic heart disease, or epilepsyMental health condition,challenge or disorder, such as depression, schizophrenia or anxietyPhysical impairment (a condition that substantially limits one or more basic physical activities such as walking, climbing stairs, lifting or carrying)Deaf or have a hearing impairmentBlind or have a visual impairment uncorrected by glassesDevelopment condition that you have had since childhood which affects motor, cognitive, social and emotional skills, and speech and languageAn impairment, health condition or learning difference not listed above
Are you the first person in your household to go to university? *
Household Income*
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MA in Dance Research for Professional Practitioners Application Form 2026 Entry

PERSONAL STATEMENT

PERSONAL DETAILS

EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, OTHER SKILLS & TRAINING

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

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