This major assumes a wide definition of dance and performance, and students are encouraged to study broadly. This program considers not just the aesthetic dimension of dance and performance, but also their social, cultural, historical, and metaphorical frameworks. To develop confidence in working independently as artists, you will be given opportunities to explore your own dance and performance making, combining theoretical and conceptual understandings with practical production experience. The diversity of this non-traditional approach to dance and performance provides a skill set that broadens your career opportunities. We encourage you to ask how you can apply embodied principles, choreographic skills and collaborative practices in other fields beyond the stage.

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels. All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.