Choreomundus Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Overview

Key Features

The Choreomundus programme from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) focuses on fieldwork and engages with a variety of theoretical and methodological frameworks. The programme provides practical skills in formal analysis of movement, motion capture, documentation, and evaluation of dances, thereby developing an appreciation of dance that is comparative, cross-cultural, applied, and embodied.

Careers

Employment opportunities exist worldwide within public and private organisations responsible for the safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) and within higher education and research. Choreomundus alumni are working within the heritage and cultural tourism industries, including interactive museums.

After graduating from Choreomundus, students have entered a number of fields bringing their expertise to multidisciplinary and socially engaged projects:

• Doctoral studies and other programmes in Europe and the United States.
• Academia, as lecturers, adjunct professors and independent scholars.
• Cultural management, employed fully and part time in public and private institutions and also as consultants.
• Transmission of dance and other corporeal practices, including classes for children, adults.
• Safeguarding and advising on ICH in museums and other public and private institutions.
• Arts in a multiplicity of contexts, such as entertainment, event planning, working as independent artists in different companies, or in transdisciplinary and social projects.