Utrecht SPRING Festival
Key Information
Information
Application Deadline: 17/02/25 at 9:00 am
Opportunity type: Academic-led trips
Faculty: Art, Design and Humanities
Ref: 10009213
Dates
Departure Date: 22/05/25
Return Date: 26/05/25
Costs
£450: the estimated cost for travel and accommodation. Students will also be required to pay for: festival pass (£105), bus fares (£15), cultural activities (£20), food and drink, visa (if applicable)
Funding
DMU Global Bursary: £200
Booking
Accommodation: Accommodation will be booked by DMU
Travel: Travel will be booked by DMU
Contact
General Enquiries: Global Mobility Office - dmuglobal@dmu.ac.uk
Trip Lead: Mark Crossley - mcrossley@dmu.ac.uk
How to pay
Payment details: Students will be required to pay £250 as a contribution towards the cost of travel and accommodation after being offered a place on the trip. The DMU Global bursary will be deducted directly from the overall cost of the booking.
Carbon Levy
Student contribution: To offset the carbon emissions from the flight for this trip there is a £3 Carbon Levy for this trip which has been added to the total cost. Information about how this Levy will be used can be found here.
Trip Profile
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Eligibility
DMU students enrolled on BA Acting, Drama and Theatre Arts, Dance, MA Performance Practices, MA Choreography and all students on joint honours are eligible to participate in this opportunity. There are a maximum of 30 places available, with a minimum of 15 participants required for this opportunity to take place. Students are recommended to check the eligibility criteria before applying.
About
Trip description
Utrecht Spring festival is one of the most prestigious European performance events, focusing on contemporary theatre and dance. Artists from across Europe and the globe perform in multiple venues across the city in a vibrant two week event.
The purpose of the trip is to immerse students in the Spring Festival (£105) through watching multiple performances, taking part in workshops and attending artist talks. Utrecht is a major cultural city in the Netherlands and students will be immersed in the festival and the social life of the city for four days.
DMU students and staff have participate in this Festival for a number of years, and through the relationships established, the group will have the chance to engage with peers and academics from the Utrecht University. In addition, students will have the opportunity to watch between 4 and 6 unique performances, engage in two workshops and participate in multiple artist talks.
Learning objectives
Participating in a DMU Global opportunity can help you develop a range of skills and competencies that enhance your studies. Through participation in this trip to Utrecht we expect students to:
To maximise the student learning outcomes of this opportunity, pre-trip there will be facilitated discussions with participants to develop strategies to ensure that the aims of attending the festival link directly broader learning on their course. Furthermore, post-trip, students are encouraged to implement learning outcomes from the festival in next years modules and assessments.
Cultural activities
Alongside the activities that will be offered as part of the festival, students are encouraged to take time to explore the beautiful Dutch city of Utrecht. it is recommended to visit St Martin’s Cathedral in the heart of the city, and even to climb the Cathedral tower. Utrecht also has a canal network, and students could take the time explore the Old Canal (Oudegracht), by foot, bike or by boat.