Master of Dance Movement Therapy (MDMT)
Performing
A course by
University of Auckland
The Master of Dance Movement Therapy is an internationally recognised professional accreditation, preparing graduates for clinical and community therapy work through dance movement in Aotearoa and beyond.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop specialist knowledge in dance movement therapy
Critically examine the relationship between dance and therapy, combining theory and practice to gain fluency in the field.
Undertake clinical and community-based professional practice
About This Course
Over two years, students will critically engage with the intersection of dance and therapy, developing advanced knowledge of anatomy, movement analysis, psychology, therapeutic relationships, and interventions in a range of settings. The first year combines core courses, practicums, and research; the second focuses on an advanced practicum and thesis, drawing on professional placements in clinical and community contexts. Graduates qualify for professional association registration and gain skills for careers in dance movement therapy and the creative arts therapies in New Zealand, Australia, and the wider region.
Course Content
- Dance movement therapy principles
- Anatomy and kinesiology
- Movement analysis
- Psychology for therapists
- Dance-based interventions (community and clinical)
- Therapeutic relationship (individual and group)
- Research methods in dance movement therapy
- Advanced practicum in dance therapy
- Specialisation development through practice
- Written thesis based on practical experience
Entry Requirements
Must meet University of Auckland postgraduate admission requirements.
Build towards these roles
Dance movement therapistArts therapistCounsellor utilising dance therapyDisability dance specialist in schoolsGroup facilitator (children, families, high needs populations)Activities coordinator in aged careTherapeutic dance teacherTeaching, training and education roles in dance or therapy
