Dance Studies

University of Auckland

New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

360 Points

Campuses

City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines15-Jul-2024

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 41,381 / year

Next Intake 15-Jul-2024

Dance Studies

About

In the BDanceSt, you'll grow as an educator, performer, choreographer and researcher. Your award-winning teachers will help you develop confidence in leading others and working in teams. We focus on contemporary, cultural and community dance, interacting with different dance forms and working with people of all ages and abilities. Regular teaching and performance opportunities give you the chance to apply what you've learned while building your professional networks. Dance Studies operates in a family-orientated environment where your individual talents and background are valued.

Move your body, move your thinking. Learn through, in and about dance in this comprehensive three-year programme, preparing you for a range of dance-related career pathways.

In your first year, you and your classmates will begin to explore and understand your moving bodies, and the choreographic and general creative processes related to dance. You will increase your dance vocabulary and investigate the different ways dance can be taught and learned.

In second year and beyond, you'll continue to strengthen your personal choreographic style and performance skills. You'll visit different community groups and develop your teaching and leadership abilities. You'll learn more about improvisation, technology and professional practices. You'll develop your business skills and have the chance to research personal areas of interest. In your second year, you can enrol in two General Education courses which give you the chance to supplement your studies in subject areas of your choice.

Elective courses: During the BDanceSt programme, you will need to take two 15-point Dance electives. Along with these two Dance electives, you can take up to 30 points from courses available for any other bachelors degree at this University.

Read the Dance course descriptions.

Most students need to take one or two General Education courses.

Students should also be aware of the University's Academic English Language Requirement.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Sample programme structure

Year 1 120 points

Code:

DANCE 120

Name:

Dance Vocabulary I

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

DANCE 131

Name:

Dance Education

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

MÄ€ORI 190

Name:

Kapa Haka 1

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

PACIFIC 110

Name:

Pacific Music and Dance

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

DANCE 107

Name:

Dance History and Contexts

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

DANCE 110

Name:

Contemporary Dance and Choreography 1

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

DANCE 112

Name:

Dance Kinesiology

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

DANCE XXX

Name:

Dance Elective Course

Type:

Elective taught courses

Points:

15 pts

Year 2 120 points

Code:

DANCE 220

Name:

Dance Vocabulary II

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

DANCE 231

Name:

Community Dance

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

DANCE XXX

Name:

Dance Elective Course

Type:

Elective taught courses

Points:

15 pts
Name:

General Education

Type:

General Education course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

DANCE 210

Name:

Contemporary Dance and Choreography 2

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

DANCE 212

Name:

New Zealand Dance Contexts and History

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

DANCE 222

Name:

Safe Dance Practices

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Name:

General Education

Type:

General Education course

Points:

15 pts

Year 3 120 points

Code:

DANCE 314

Name:

Dance and Technology

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

DANCE 320

Name:

Dance Vocabulary III

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

DANCE 322

Name:

Professional Practices

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

DANCE XXX

Name:

Elective Course

Type:

Elective taught courses

Points:

15 pts
Code:

DANCE 302

Name:

Dance in Aotearoa/New Zealand

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

DANCE 310

Name:

Contemporary Dance and Choreography 3

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

DANCE 331

Name:

Dance Education Research

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

DANCE XXX

Name:

Elective Course

Type:

Elective taught courses

Points:

15 pts

2023 entry requirements

Disciplines

Creative Arts and Industries

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You will typically need to have completed one of the following to meet the minimum equivalent University Entrance standard:

One semester of successful bachelor degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution.
One year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution.
One year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas.

If you have finished secondary school you may already meet the minimum acceptable equivalents of the University Entrance Standard, see New Zealand Secondary School applicants, or Overseas Secondary School applicants.

If you are applying for admission based on prior tertiary study you must meet admission, programme and undergraduate English language requirements. To see the entry requirements (by country) for your intended programme(s), visit Find a study option.

Career

New Zealand’s professional dance industry requires articulate performers, choreographers, educators, production specialists and directors. Graduates confidently create their own businesses such as dance studios, dance companies and event management companies. Many also gain employment as dance teachers (at early childhood, primary and secondary level) or as production assistants in creative fields.

Jobs related to this programme

Artistic director
Arts administrator/manager
Community dance practitioner
Dance photographer/journalist
Dance teacher (Primary school arts specialist)
Dance teacher (Secondary school dance specialist)
Professional choreographer
Professional dancer

Some career paths may require further study.

Further study options

Bachelor of Dance Studies (Honours)
Postgraduate Diploma in Dance Studies
Master of Dance Studies
Master of Community Dance
Master of Dance Movement Therapy
Doctor of Philosophy

See all study options

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

NZD 41,381 / year

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