Belgrade Dance Institute
Institut za umetničku igru | |
| Type | Private, accredited higher education institution |
|---|---|
| Established | 2014 |
| Director | Prof. Dr. Vladimir Tomašević |
| Location | , |
| Affiliations | International Dance Council CID-UNESCO |
| Website | iui |
The Belgrade Dance Institute (Институт за уметничку игру) is a private, accredited university-level institution located in Belgrade, Serbia. Founded in 2014, it is the first and only higher dance education institution in Serbia and the wider region dedicated exclusively to the field of dance, offering accredited programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.[1]
The Institute was established to provide professional, university-level education in various fields of dance, including classical ballet, contemporary dance, choreography, and dance pedagogy, areas that were previously not available in the Serbian higher education system.[2]
Academics
The Belgrade Dance Institute offers accredited study programs across three levels of study:
- Bachelor's Degree (BA) - with modules in Dance Performance, Choreography, and Dance Pedagogy.[3]
- Master's Degree (MA) - specializing in fields such as Artistic Dance and Dance Theory.[4]
- Doctoral Degree (PhD) - in Artistic Dance and Performance.[5]
The curriculum is interdisciplinary, combining practical artistic training with theoretical subjects such as the history and theory of dance, art history, and music analysis.[2]
Collaborations and Significance
The Institute plays a significant role in the professional dance scene in Serbia. It maintains a strategic partnership with the National Theatre in Belgrade, providing students with opportunities for professional practice and engagement in the national ballet and drama ensembles.[6]
The Belgrade Dance Institute is also a member of the International Dance Council CID-UNESCO, connecting it to the global network of dance institutions and professionals.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "About Us". Belgrade Dance Institute. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Belgrade Dance Institute – fim". fim.edu.rs. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ^ SlobodanP (2023-09-23). "Enrolment undergraduate studies - IUI". Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ^ SlobodanP (2023-09-23). "Enrolment MA studies - IUI". Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ^ SlobodanP (2023-09-23). "Enrolment PHD Studies - IUI". Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ^ "Narodno pozorište u Beogradu". Narodno pozorište u Beogradu (in Serbian (Latin script)). Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ^ "Intensive in Belgrade | Dance Institute". In Dance Intense. Retrieved 2025-09-21.