Master of Community Dance

The University of Auckland

The Master of Community Dance activates the role of dance in interrogating local and international societal concerns. As identified by UNESCO, such concerns may include sustainability, cultural diversity, equity and peace. You’ll develop and sustain critically driven research that you find personally and professionally challenging and stimulating. You will gain in-depth understanding of the principles, concepts and ideas that define community dance theory and practice. Along with advanced specialist knowledge of community dance you will gain skills that will equip you for employment, global citizenship and community involvement. The MCommDance is part of our dual masters programme with the Beijing Dance Academy, Beijing, China. More information on this academic partnership can be found here. Your self-directed study will be supported by our award-winning and internationally renowned staff who are successful practitioners and scholars. They are passionate about supporting your individual research ambitions. Your supervisor will provoke your thinking, challenging you to consider multiple perspectives as you investigate your personal research topic into community dance and work towards producing your 35,000-40,000 word thesis.

Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries