Masterstudiengang «Zeitgenössische Tanzpädagogik»

• Fachbereich 3
• Ausbildungsbereich: Zeitgenössischer und Klassischer Tanz
• The MAztp Master’s of Arts in Contemporary Dance Pedagogy program is part of the Dance Department at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, under the auspices of the Hessische Theaterakademie

Allgemeine Hinweise zum Studium

MAztp stands for the  development of methods for researching and conveying the art of dance.
At its core, the program is about deconstructing, examining and recomposing the materials of dance and the ways in which we learn. Just as contemporary dance implies diversity of approach and the questioning of conventional patterns, so this course of study responds to current artistic fieldwork and the interests of its individual participants.

Who is it for?

The program is directed towards professional dancers, performers, choreographers and teachers who wish to engage in research concerning the fundamentals of their work. It is designed for individuals who desire to increase their ability to respond to emerging needs in the dance profession, and take action creating new methods, materials and structures. This initiative is modelled for self-motivated individuals wanting to challenge themselves within a context that offers an extensive range of information and a supportive group environment.

Guest teachers

Guest teachers with a wide range of expertise share their own fieldwork in dance technique, creative process, improvisation, and composition. Additional lectures, workshops, media labs and seminars give access to a broad knowledge base. Theory and writing sessions examine the term contemporary from various historical perspectives. Teaching Exchange Labs encourage a framework for participants to experiment, present research and receive constructive feedback.

Role of the teacher/facilitator

The program re-examines the role of the teacher/facilitator in the learning process, and regards the dancer as a collaborator in the artistic domain. Accordingly, the ability to facilitate group processes, initiate compositional and choreographic explorations, and promote artistic growth are central themes.
Rigorous demands of the profession also call for teachers to have an awareness of the dynamics of physical and psychological well-being. MAztp courses emphasize current somatic research regarding the body, and exposure to a multitude f approaches, ncluding Body-Mind Centering, ance Medicine, Exercise Science, Pilates, eldenkrais, Alexander Technique and Yoga eminars in Motivational Psychology, Cognitive tudies, and Group Process define a further asis for deepening one’s practice and dvancing learning and growth.

Aims of studies

Graduates will have gathered knowledge and developed skills to respond effectively to the challenges they will face in the working field in positions such as university dance teacher, choreographic assistant, rehearsal director, or company trainer. Having participated in courses and projects addressing management and organizational themes, they will be experienced in creating structures and frameworks to further the development of new or existing programs in dance or in other related enterprises.

Kurt Koegel, director, moved to Europe in 1988 after ten years of living and dancing in New York City. His special interests include real-time composition, movement research informed by physical nteraction, and developing processes that link architectural design and dance. He has taught for Ultima Vez, Rosas, P.A.R.T.S., NDO Amsterdam and KNUA Korea.

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