MA Dance Anthropology

MA Dance Anthropology investigates dance from a non-Eurocentric perspective, placing the practices and values of the dancers into sociocultural and comparative understanding. At the heart of the program is a focus upon ethnographic perspectives in dance to gain firsthand experience of different cultural approaches to dance practice. You will interpret your findings from the field in light of contemporary debates in dance anthropology. The course is of particular interest to those who wish to study non-Western, folk, social or ritual dance practices, but the approach can be applied to ballet or Western theatre dance, too. This course provides a way to contextualize dance practice and deepen your understanding of dance and specific practices that help define our humanity The Department is home to the internationally recognized Centre for Dance Research, which foregrounds the research of dance as cultural and artistic expression as a theatre performance and beyond. Through seminars, forums, and conferences involving staff and international invited guests, the center supports a compelling research culture.

Applicants with a 2:2 or better at undergraduate level will be accepted. At least eight years professional experience is preferred.

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.