Postgraduate Diploma in Dance Studies (PGDipDanceSt)
Performing
A course by
University of Auckland
An introduction to postgraduate study in Dance, helping you establish your research skills and professional portfolio by delving deeper into dance practice, choreography, education, and research methods.
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Core skills this course teaches
Gain advanced practical and conceptual dance skills
Students will grow their skills in choreography, dance education, and performance practice at a postgraduate level.
Develop research capability in dance
Establish research skills tailored to dance studies, exploring diverse methodologies and ethical considerations.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Dance Studies at the University of Auckland builds on undergraduate study and previous dance experience through deeper exploration of dance practice and philosophy. Students develop practical, conceptual, and theoretical skills in choreography, dance education, dance writing, and community dance. The taught programme encourages discovery in chosen research fields, and covers wellness contexts, cultural diversity, and methods and ethics of academic research.
Course Content
- Choreographic practice
- Dance education practice
- Role of dance in wellness contexts
- Dance in cultural diversity
- Dance writing
- Community dance
- Academic research methods and ethics
- Philosophies and practices in dance
Entry Requirements
An undergraduate degree in Dance Studies or a related field is typically required.
Prior dance experience is expected.
Build towards these roles
AcademicArts administrator/managerCommunity dance practitionerCultural adviserProfessional choreographerProfessional dancerProfessional studio dance teacherResearch assistant
