Alma Mater Europaea - Academy of dance

Alma Mater Europaea - Akademija za ples, samostojni visokošolski zavod

Basic information

  • Identifiers
    • DEQARINST2365
    • SI0058
    • SI-ETER.BAS.NATID: 17
    • Erasmus: SI LJUBLJA42

      • Erasmus Institution Code

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    • WHED: IAU-022392

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  • Provider type
    higher education institution
  • Legal seat(s)
    Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Website
    https://dance-academy.almamater.si/#overview
  • Founding year
    2010
  • QF-EHEA levels
    second cycle, first cycle
  • Previous names
    • Academy of dance (Akademija za ples) until 30/06/2015
    • Academy of dance (Alma Mater Europaea - Akademija za ples, samostojni visokošolski zavod) until 31/12/2022
  • Permalink
    https://data.deqar.eu/institution/2365

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Institutional level

This report is not currently valid but part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Institutional re-accreditation
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Institutional re-accreditation
  • DEQAR Report ID
    89684
  • Agency
    Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency (SQAA)
  • Type
    • Re-accreditation of higher education institutions
  • Status
    part of obligatory EQA system
  • Formal decision
    positive
  • Date
    16/06/2022
  • Valid until
    30/09/2027
  • Summary

    Report summary

    The Academy of Dance has been in operation since 2008. From 2013 to 2016, the institution was dormant, but in the academic year 2016/17, the first generation of students was enrolled again under the auspices of the Alma Mater. Currently, it runs a 1st level Bachelor's degree programme in Dance, Choreography, which is divided into 6 courses (Contemporary Dance, Social Dance, Competitive ST/LA Dance, Jazz, Ballet and Urban Dance). It also runs a 2nd level Master's degree programme in Dance Arts Studies, which is divided into 3 courses (Dance Arts Theory, Contemporary Choreographic Practices and Dance Pedagogy). On the basis of a review of the documentation received and the interviews carried out, the Panel of Experts concluded that the Higher Education Institution - Academy of Dance is operating in accordance with the applicable criteria. The higher education institution is the first accredited institution in Slovenia in its field. It is the only one to provide academic education at a level comparable to other fields of art and to build a distinctive scientific research programme in the humanities. Even though it does not have a concession, which severely limits the number of students and the number of curricula delivered, the Institute is professionally motivated and sovereign, and is continuously developing, renewing and expanding its curriculum, including by opening new courses of study. Another great advantage is the link with the parent Alma Mater Europaea, which lends the Institute its equipment, staff and professional services, enabling the Academy to further develop its activitiesThe institution's bodies are in line with the legislation and allow for an adequate representation of stakeholders in the The Dance Academy's bodies and the exercise of their rights and obligations. In practice, it appears that the members of the Student Council are not sufficiently actively involved and aware of their role in the functioning of the institution and need to be strengthened in this respect. Given the small size of the institution and the daily presence of students in the study process, information is largely up-to-date and direct, and the close communication between teaching staff, students and also the management stands out as a positive feature, allowing problems to be solved in a timely manner. If the scope of the teaching work expands, a more systematic organisation of information is likely to be needed. The Academy of Dance takes due account of the diversity of students and their needs and offers them different types of support. The Academy of Dance has provided a list of the higher education teachers who are expected to participate in the study process and who have been elected to the appropriate habilitation title, with the corresponding field of election, according to the subject. An important part of the quality of the study programme is represented by the many expert guest lecturers who are top artists in their field. In the next period, in the process of expansion, it would be useful to recruit more teaching staff with relevant competences and to encourage artistic collaborators to apply for the habilitation degree. The Panel notes that AP has a strong artistic activity. All the projects provide a quality basis for arts education. In the field of scientific, research and professional activities, the Academy of Dance is still developing - but at the same time we note that they have a good basis for further development of the discipline, as there is a considerable lack of dance studies in Slovenia. The weight of events and festivals is appropriate and ensures the development of the profession. 29 The faculty has provided appropriate evidence showing that it currently has adequate material conditions related to the implementation of the study process, in accordance with the criteria. As enrolments increase, the need for more work, rehearsal and performance space will also need to be addressed, and the Dance Academy is already working on this. The higher education institution has adequately equipped premises with modern IT equipment for the teaching process. The internal quality system promotes scientific, professional, and artistic research through formal interviews, surveys, thematic meetings, daily conversation and influences activities through strategic and annual plans. The panel of experts that evaluated the autonomous higher education institution Academy of Dance concluded that the institution meets the criteria for regular renewal of accreditation. We suggest that the Academy of Dance integrates the opportunities for improvement given in a meaningful way into its operations.
    The Academy of Dance has been in operation since 2008. From 2013 to 2016, the institution was dormant, but in the academic year 2016/17, the first generation of students was enrolled again under the auspices of the Alma Mater. Currently, it runs a 1st level Bachelor's degree programme in Dance, Choreography, which is divided into 6 courses (Contemporary Dance, Social Dance, Competitive ST/LA Dance...
  • Report and decision
  • Permalink
    https://data.deqar.eu/report/89684
  • Agency's identifier
    6031-4/2021/9
  • Verifiable Credential

Programme level

This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Ples, koreografija (first cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Bachelor (visokošolski)
  • Level
    first cycle (NQF 7. raven (7))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Ples, koreografija (first cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Bachelor
  • Level
    first cycle (NQF 7)
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
  • DEQAR Report ID
    89683
  • Agency
    Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency (SQAA)
  • Type
    • Extraordinary evaluation of study programmes
  • Status
    part of obligatory EQA system
  • Formal decision
    positive
  • Date
    16/06/2022
  • Valid until
    not applicable
  • Summary

    Report summary

    The Academy of Dance has been operating since 2008. Between 2013 and 2016, the institution was dormant, but in the academic year 2016/17, the first generation of students enrolled under the auspices of the Alma Mater in the study programme Contemporary Dance was re-launched, and in the same year, the Ballet programme started to offer certain courses to students enrolled in the Ballet programme. Currently, the Alma Mater offers a Bachelor's degree programme in Dance, Choreography, which is divided into 6 courses (Contemporary Dance, Social Dance, Competitive ST/LA Dance, Jazz, Ballet and Urban Dance). It also offers a Master's degree programme in Dance Arts Studies, which is divided into 3 courses (Theory of Dance Arts, Contemporary Choreographic Practices and Dance Pedagogy); a Master's degree programme in Dance Studies, which is divided into 3 courses (Theory of Dance Arts, Contemporary Choreographic Practices and Dance Pedagogy); and a Master's degree programme in Dance Studies, which is divided into 3 courses (Theory of Dance Arts, Contemporary Choreographic Practices and Dance Pedagogy). On the basis of a review of the documentation received and the interviews carried out, the panel of experts concluded that the study programmes Dance, Choreography and Dance Arts Studies comply with the applicable criteria. The curricula and the units of study ensure that the fundamental objectives of the study programmes are met. The relationship between compulsory and elective subjects and artistic-practical and theoretical subjects is reasonable, as it follows the aim of training for independent integration between different areas of work and for taking on different roles, which today overlap closely in the dance arts. At Level 1, it is particularly important for graduates to be familiar with the components of the artistic and cultural system and be able to work within the different art forms of dance. At Level 2, it is significant to raise professional competence and quality in the broader field of contemporary dance arts and all related professions. In terms of content consistency and coherence, the study programme is appropriately designed and reflects the cultural, artistic and pedagogical needs for professionally qualified personnel in the field of dance. The relevance of the learning outcomes set out in the curricula of the courses to the objectives and competences of the study programme and to its content is reflected in the fact that the student is equipped to transfer the acquired knowledge and competences in the narrower scientific and professional field of the arts and the related humanities after the study. The subject and curricula of both study programmes show that teaching takes the form of lectures, seminars, dance exercises and practical training through artistic projects. Graduates are predominantly self-employed and work professionally in their field of expertise. Representatives of the so-called "external environment" in the field of dance art are also actively involved in both study programmes. 19 The Academy of Dance has provided a list of higher education teachers — course leaders — who are foreseen to participate in the 1st and 2nd cycle study programmes. Each unit holder is elected to the appropriate habilitation title, with the corresponding field of election, according to the subject. An important part of the quality of the study programme is represented by the professional colleagues - guest lecturers who are recognised artists in their field. We advise the Academy of Dance to develop and strengthen research work in the Master's programme. In the following period, in the process of expansion, it would be advisable to recruit more teaching staff with relevant competences and to encourage artistic collaborators to apply for the habilitation degree. The faculty has provided relevant evidence showing that it currently possesses adequate material conditions related to the implementation of the study programme, in accordance with the criteria. As enrolment increases, the need for more work, rehearsal and performance space will also need to be addressed, and the Academy of Dance is at present working on this. The higher education institution has adequately equipped premises with modern IT equipment to carry out the teaching process. The expert team that evaluated the Dance, Choreography at Level 1 and Dance Arts Studies at Level 2 programmes concluded that the programmes meet the criteria for reaccreditation. We suggest that the Academy of Dance integrates the given opportunities for improvement in a meaningful way into both study programmes.
    The Academy of Dance has been operating since 2008. Between 2013 and 2016, the institution was dormant, but in the academic year 2016/17, the first generation of students enrolled under the auspices of the Alma Mater in the study programme Contemporary Dance was re-launched, and in the same year, the Ballet programme started to offer certain courses to students enrolled in the Ballet programme. Cu...
  • Report and decision
  • Permalink
    https://data.deqar.eu/report/89683
  • Agency's identifier
    6031-4/2021/9-programi
  • Verifiable Credential
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Študije plesnih umetnosti (second cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • master
  • Level
    second cycle (NQF osma raven)
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Študije plesnih umetnosti (second cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Master
  • Level
    second cycle (NQF 8)
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
  • DEQAR Report ID
    89683
  • Agency
    Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency (SQAA)
  • Type
    • Extraordinary evaluation of study programmes
  • Status
    part of obligatory EQA system
  • Formal decision
    positive
  • Date
    16/06/2022
  • Valid until
    not applicable
  • Summary

    Report summary

    The Academy of Dance has been operating since 2008. Between 2013 and 2016, the institution was dormant, but in the academic year 2016/17, the first generation of students enrolled under the auspices of the Alma Mater in the study programme Contemporary Dance was re-launched, and in the same year, the Ballet programme started to offer certain courses to students enrolled in the Ballet programme. Currently, the Alma Mater offers a Bachelor's degree programme in Dance, Choreography, which is divided into 6 courses (Contemporary Dance, Social Dance, Competitive ST/LA Dance, Jazz, Ballet and Urban Dance). It also offers a Master's degree programme in Dance Arts Studies, which is divided into 3 courses (Theory of Dance Arts, Contemporary Choreographic Practices and Dance Pedagogy); a Master's degree programme in Dance Studies, which is divided into 3 courses (Theory of Dance Arts, Contemporary Choreographic Practices and Dance Pedagogy); and a Master's degree programme in Dance Studies, which is divided into 3 courses (Theory of Dance Arts, Contemporary Choreographic Practices and Dance Pedagogy). On the basis of a review of the documentation received and the interviews carried out, the panel of experts concluded that the study programmes Dance, Choreography and Dance Arts Studies comply with the applicable criteria. The curricula and the units of study ensure that the fundamental objectives of the study programmes are met. The relationship between compulsory and elective subjects and artistic-practical and theoretical subjects is reasonable, as it follows the aim of training for independent integration between different areas of work and for taking on different roles, which today overlap closely in the dance arts. At Level 1, it is particularly important for graduates to be familiar with the components of the artistic and cultural system and be able to work within the different art forms of dance. At Level 2, it is significant to raise professional competence and quality in the broader field of contemporary dance arts and all related professions. In terms of content consistency and coherence, the study programme is appropriately designed and reflects the cultural, artistic and pedagogical needs for professionally qualified personnel in the field of dance. The relevance of the learning outcomes set out in the curricula of the courses to the objectives and competences of the study programme and to its content is reflected in the fact that the student is equipped to transfer the acquired knowledge and competences in the narrower scientific and professional field of the arts and the related humanities after the study. The subject and curricula of both study programmes show that teaching takes the form of lectures, seminars, dance exercises and practical training through artistic projects. Graduates are predominantly self-employed and work professionally in their field of expertise. Representatives of the so-called "external environment" in the field of dance art are also actively involved in both study programmes. 19 The Academy of Dance has provided a list of higher education teachers — course leaders — who are foreseen to participate in the 1st and 2nd cycle study programmes. Each unit holder is elected to the appropriate habilitation title, with the corresponding field of election, according to the subject. An important part of the quality of the study programme is represented by the professional colleagues - guest lecturers who are recognised artists in their field. We advise the Academy of Dance to develop and strengthen research work in the Master's programme. In the following period, in the process of expansion, it would be advisable to recruit more teaching staff with relevant competences and to encourage artistic collaborators to apply for the habilitation degree. The faculty has provided relevant evidence showing that it currently possesses adequate material conditions related to the implementation of the study programme, in accordance with the criteria. As enrolment increases, the need for more work, rehearsal and performance space will also need to be addressed, and the Academy of Dance is at present working on this. The higher education institution has adequately equipped premises with modern IT equipment to carry out the teaching process. The expert team that evaluated the Dance, Choreography at Level 1 and Dance Arts Studies at Level 2 programmes concluded that the programmes meet the criteria for reaccreditation. We suggest that the Academy of Dance integrates the given opportunities for improvement in a meaningful way into both study programmes.
    The Academy of Dance has been operating since 2008. Between 2013 and 2016, the institution was dormant, but in the academic year 2016/17, the first generation of students enrolled under the auspices of the Alma Mater in the study programme Contemporary Dance was re-launched, and in the same year, the Ballet programme started to offer certain courses to students enrolled in the Ballet programme. Cu...
  • Report and decision
  • Permalink
    https://data.deqar.eu/report/89683
  • Agency's identifier
    6031-4/2021/9-programi
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