Vision and Values

The MA Dance: Performance and Professional Practices (EMERGENCE) programme is unique by;

-Being artistically led by both internationally acclaimed choreographer Joss Arnott and contemporary dance company, Joss Arnott Dance

-Supplying dancers with the skills and resources they need to be able to succeed as dance artists and adjusting to the ever-evolving climate

-Prioritising the emphasis on artists having successful portfolio careers

-Providing the producing and pedagogy knowledge artists require in today’s arts and education sector

-Being located within a School of Arts and Media department at the University of Salford, optimising the possibilities of collaborative opportunities

-Being the first and only postgraduate dance programme of its kind in the UK

VISION

EMERGENCE aims to consistently be seen as one of the leading postgraduate dance companies in the UK. Producing ambitious performance work that is of the highest quality, musically driven and accessible to audiences.

We inspire and empower the next generation of dancers and makers by nurturing and providing them with the experience, knowledge and resources they need to develop thriving, sustainable portfolio careers in the arts sector.

VALUES

Experience – We want each person we collaborate with to have the best experience possible working with and being part of EMERGENCE. We aim to create a nurturing support system and working environment for all, encouraging each individual to challenge their artistic practice and to communicate that with pure confidence.

Quality – We have a relentless focus on quality throughout the entirety of the MA Dance: Performance and Professional Practices programme. We embrace innovation and excellence whilst actively curating collaborations and opportunities that support artists, choreographers, participants and audiences alike.

Choreographic Branding – We are very passionate about the sustainability of the company’s branding which emphasises work that is;

-Bold, cinematic and physically challenging

-Strongly linked with music

-Created utilising the strengths of the dancers

-Relevant

-Ambitious

-Empowering and accessible for both performers and audiences.

Talent Development – We are committed to enhancing the talent of our dancers through generous leadership and professional conduct whilst encouraging dancers to be as proactive and forward thinking as they can be.

The significance of individual responsibility is also enhanced within the Company Roles aspect of the dancer’s work. This allows each individual to select and develop skills in other areas such as Marketing, Social Media Design, Costume, Company Administration, Education and Outreach and/or Rehearsal Assistting. Each role is supported by the programme’s core team of staff and industry led freelancers.

Diversity – We are committed to working with and reaching all audiences throughout our programme of work whilst celebrating and supporting equality for all. We will always treat everyone with respect and within a professional manner and aim to do more in our activity to reach a more diverse range of audiences, participants and programme applicants.

Community – We encourage a welcoming and friendly sense of community working with internal and external collaborators, organisations and initiatives. We create long-lasting partnerships regionally and internationally whilst creating a sense of integration into the wider community at the University and being able to involve working with other dance programmes into our delivery. We strive to create valuable networking opportunities for our dancers that have the potential for future collaborative opportunities.