Master of Community Dance
Explore the role of dance in addressing local and international societal challenges through critical research and practice.
Best for:Best for dance practitioners and graduates seeking to investigate societal issues through advanced community dance research and theory.
Overview
The Master of Community Dance at the University of Auckland is a one-year programme designed to engage students in examining societal concerns such as sustainability, cultural diversity, equity, and peace through the medium of dance. Participants develop critically driven research projects that are both personally and professionally challenging. The curriculum provides an in-depth understanding of the foundational principles, concepts, and ideas shaping community dance theory and practice. Students are expected to undertake advanced specialization and rigorous inquiry within the discipline.
What you'll do
- Engage in critically driven research addressing local and international societal concerns
- Investigate themes of sustainability, cultural diversity, equity, and peace through dance
- Explore the principles, concepts, and ideas defining community dance theory
- Pursue advanced specialization in community dance practice
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Degree offered: Master's Degree
Language: English proficiency as required by the university for international admission
Instruction: English
- Background in dance or related performing arts
- Capacity for critical and independent research
- Interest in societal concerns and community engagement through the arts
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-01
Interested applicants should visit the official study portal to review admission criteria and submit their application through the university's designated process.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of identity
- Evidence of English language proficiency
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