Dance, Inclusion and Wellbeing Research Symposium

A four-day online symposium exploring inclusion and wellbeing in Dance. 3.00-5.30pm NZDT daily.

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About this event

What do we experience when we dance together, and how does this impact our social, emotional and physical wellbeing?

Why is participation in inclusive dance practices so important for diverse communities?

How can pedagogical approaches, indigenous practices, and innovative uses of technology support inclusion within dance?

The Dance, Inclusion and Wellbeing Symposium seeks to address these questions through a shared series of online conversations exploring pedagogy, engagement, indigenous practices, wellbeing, and connection in a Covid-19 era across diverse social and cultural dance contexts.

This event takes place daily, 3.00-5.30pm : Tuesday 30 November - Friday 3 December.

Please note this is an online event taking place on Zoom. Attendees will be able to access the Zoom link upon registration. Registration is essential for all attendees.

Please email [email protected] if you have any queries about this event.

About Dance Studies at The University of Auckland:

The Dance Studies Programme at The University of Auckland provides world-class education and research in dance through a transdisciplinary programme focused on connections between creativity, community, indigenous knowledge, cultural pluralism and wellbeing. Dance Studies has extensive engagement with local and international partners across the Pacific, Asia, Africa, and Europe, including a Dual Masters in Community Dance and Dance Education with Beijing Dance Academy, China. A Bachelor in Dance Studies (Hons) and various postgraduate pathways are offered within the programme, including a Master of Dance Studies, Master of Dance Movement Therapy, and a PhD in Dance Studies currently supporting more than 40 postgraduate research students. A focus on inclusion within Dance Studies is reflected by the appointment of the inaugural UNESCO Chair in Dance and Social Inclusion from within the programme, and permanent academic staff within Dance Studies are regularly invited to present keynote lectures and participate in research projects across the world.