Dance Movement Therapy University of Auckland

Overview

The Master of Dance Movement Therapy ,Over two years of study and research, students become fluent in key aspects of dance movement therapy including anatomy and kinesiology, movement analysis, psychology, dance-based interventions in community and clinical settings, and individual and group therapeutic relationship. 

You will critically examine practices, theories and issues enabling you to contribute to the field of dance movement therapy in practice and theory.  

Career 

The Master of Dance Movement Therapy from University of Auckland provides qualification as a certified dance movement therapist, for registration in New Zealand, Australia and beyond, in clinical and community contexts. 

This programme leads to career opportunities bringing together dance and health in diverse national and international contexts.

• Activities coordinator in aged care

• Arts therapist

• Counsellor utilising dance therapy techniques

• Dance movement therapist

• Disability dance specialist in schools

• Group facilitator (disability, children, families, high needs populations)

• Teaching, training, education

• Therapeutic dance teacher