Dance and Professional Practices (MA/PgDip)
- Applicable courses
- MA/PgDip Dance and Professional Practices
Welcome to your induction schedule: your essential introduction to your course, your school, your tutors and your fellow students. To give you the best start to your studies here, it’s important to attend all the sessions below, unless they are marked as optional.
After you have completed registration and received your IT log-in details, you will find further information and updates about your course via our virtual learning environment, Blackboard. You can find help using Blackboard via Introduction to Blackboard Learn.
Please note that, on rare occasions, induction timetables may be subject to change. We recommend checking your emails and Blackboard regularly for any updates.
Schedule
Monday 07/09/2026
Information sharing and practical session
- Introduction activities
- MA Dance at the University of Salford – Opportunities, Ambitions, Expectations and Support
- Practical session
- Creative task
- Tour of campus
Wednesday 09/09/2026
Welcome to MA Dance and Professional Practices
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Technique class
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Trimester 1 module Introductions
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Trimester 1 timetable review
Full Dance meeting - all courses
- Dance@Salford, who we are, our community and our ambitions our Expectations
- Meet the Salford Team & quiz
Thursday 10/09/2026
Research and reflective practice - What is feedback?
PLEASE BRING LAPTOPS/DIGITAL DEVICES
- Practical Improvisation session
- Reflective Writing
- Research and Referencing Skills
Headshots
Individual tutorials by appointment
Appointments will be made and links shared during induction week.
Induction dance performances
Performances from comedy and performance departments
Chance to see performances from the comedy and performance department
Friday 11/09/2026
Welcome technique class with Dom Coffey
Welcome to the Manchester dance scene and Manchester dance community.