Master of Dance

The Master of Dance is the first program in Australia dedicated to dance as an interdisciplinary practice enmeshed with local and global crosscurrents of movement cultures, dance health and education, and choreographic thinking. This two-year program focuses on dance as an embodied experience augmented and informed by a rich field of knowledges, including contemporary aesthetics, dance science, cultural theory, and everyday politics. The Master of Dance provides a vehicle for students to engage in practice-based research, dance theory and creative technologies equipping them with the skills and know-how to advance their capabilities for working in today’s professional environment. The program promotes understandings of the social, political and cultural issues around embodiment, community and the environment. Taking place within this expanding field, it empowers diverse ways of knowing, making, learning and participating in dance as a generative force contributing to culture and society at large. The program offers pathways for dancers into specialised careers through its emphasis upon applied practice including through working in situ and through placements. It prepares students for careers, including in dance and community practice, dance health and well-being, cultural leadership, choreography and performance.

Applicants for the Master of Dance must meet the following criteria: An undergraduate degree in dance; or At least six years of documented professional experience in dance and/or related performing arts; or an honours degree in dance or a related field.

English language requirements:

TOEFL – 79 + Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13

IELTS – 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)

Pearson Test of English – 58 + no communicative skill below 50

Cambridge English, Advanced/Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – 176 + no skill below 169.

Closing Dates: 30 September for commencement in Semester 1 the following year.