| 1.1 | <p>Demonstrate an advanced awareness of dance practice that is responsive to place based knowledge systems, methods and ideologies and the communities for which they belong.</p> |
| 1.2 | <p>Identify, articulate and acknowledge diverse values held by individuals, communities, organisations and knowledge systems, in particular regard to te Tiriti O Waitangi, the distinctive multicultural identity of Aotearoa NZ and the Asia Pacific region.</p> |
| 2.1 | <p>Foster kaitiakitanga of entwined environmental, cultural, social and creative ecosystems through dance research.</p> |
| 2.2 | <p>Examine and theorise dance in respect to the values of individuals and groups with an appreciation of human, ecological and cultural diversity in particular regard to te tiriti o Waitangi and the distinctive multicultural identity of Aotearoa NZ.</p> |
| 2.3 | <p>Examine and debate the relational and interactive role of dance within te Taha Wairua, te Taha Whānau, te Taha Hinengaro, Te taha Tinana, within Moana Nui a Kiwa, the Asia Pacific region and beyond.</p> |
| 3.1 | <p>Carry a complex kete of dance and transdisciplinary knowledge and skills that can enable a portfolio career.</p> |
| 3.2 | <p>Have high-level understanding and appreciation of current and contextual issues, aspirations and debates in the field of dance studies within Moana Nui a Kiwa, the Asia Pacific region and beyond.</p> |
| 3.3 | <p>Understand the relevance and value of their contribution to local, regional and global communities through culturally safe and respectful dance research and practice.</p> |
| 4.1 | <p>Critically demonstrates and values autonomous, original, intellectual and embodied openness, curiosity and innovation.</p> |
| 4.2 | <p>Has a comprehensive capacity to locate, contextualize, critically evaluate, synthesise and apply information effectively and equitably.</p> |
| 4.3 | <p>Recognise and critically analyse gaps in dance scholarship and practice with an advanced capacity to apply their research to transdisciplinary, real world issues and aspirations.</p> |
| 5.1 | <p>Initiate, design, conduct, sustain, report and perform dance studies research, that is responsive to Moana Nui a Kiwa communities and beyond.</p> |
| 5.2 | <p>Identify impactful means of practice responsive to the needs and aspirations of diverse individuals and communities.</p> |
| 6.1 | <p>Independently and collectively advance imaginative, critical, culturally responsive, equitable and rigorous discourse.</p> |
| 6.2 | <p>Demonstrate an ability to attend to, access, identify, organize and communicate ideas effectively in a variety of mediums relevant to Ngā Akoranga Kani Kani research and embedded communities.</p> |
| 6.3 | <p>Demonstrate an ability to be leaders in their local and/or dance communities with a willingness to engage in constructive public discourse contributing to social and civic aspirations.</p> |
| 7.1 | <p>Demonstrates the ability to ethically foster reciprocal collaborative relationships and foster whanaungatanga locally, nationally, internationally and in intercultural partnerships.</p> |
| 7.2 | <p>Make appropriate use of advanced information and communication technologies, contributing to the field of dance research.</p> |
| 7.3 | <p>Demonstrate leadership in dance, creative research and related fields that upholds manaakitanga and kotahitanga in relation to social and civic responsibilities.</p> |
| 8.1 | <p>Demonstrate intellectual, cultural and ethical integrity and mana enhancing practice within and through dance studies research.</p> |
| 8.2 | <p>To be tika (correct) and pono (just) as a means to demonstrate intellectual integrity, inclusivity, respect for truth and ethical practices within all dance research practice.</p> |
| 8.3 | <p>Foster a love and enjoyment of ideas, discovery and learning, that embraces creative risk taking. </p> |
| 8.4 | <p>Have an awareness of the personal and community implications and potentials of research, recognising intellectual property and commercialisation issues.</p> |