This MA in Dance, Somatics, and Dance Science degree is an immersive 12-month, full-time program designed for students with an undergraduate degree in dance or dance science and a particular interest in somatic approaches to dance practice. This course has an interdisciplinary approach and explores the confluence (and potential divergence) of a somatic and scientific approach to dance practice. The course is aimed at dancers and graduates with some experience in dance science and/or somatics who want to extend their knowledge and studio, applied, or experiential practice to gain the skills necessary to pursue a career in these disciplines.

You will develop an awareness of your own movement potential in terms of structure, function, and efficiency from both a somatic and movement science perspective, and develop the experiential and scholarly language you need to reflect on and critically document your practice. These skills can be applied in professional, community, and educational dance contexts, as a dance artist, pedagogue, practitioner, or researcher. The creative, critical, and reflective skills you develop during the course are also transferable to a range of employment opportunities.