Dr. Robert Allan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Robert Allan is an artist-creator-professor with 17 years of experience teaching musical theatre, dance, choreography, and acting. He has had a long career as a dancer and choreographer for Canadian musical theatre companies, maintaining strong connections to the performance industry. He is also a researcher and policy maker, and a sought-after guest artist. Allan holds a Master's degree in Dance Studies from York University and a Diploma in Musical Theatre from Randolph College of the Performing Arts. He is passionate about inclusive and anti-oppressive musical theatre education and emphasizes values that highlight human work in his classrooms at the University of Guelph. Currently, his research focuses on discovering new pedagogies, curricula, and methods for inclusive musical theatre education that support community wellness.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).