Programme overview

The Contemporary Dance major is the most established, full-time contemporary dance programme in New Zealand, and continues to develop a community of dance artists who contribute innovative choreography and performance excellence to the industry. Unitec's dance graduates are seen in all major productions throughout New Zealand.

 

With a comprehensive programme covering technique, choreography, dance studies and teaching pedagogies, you'll gain the knowledge, tools and abilities to pursue the range of opportunities available to you as a contemporary dance artist.

 

Highlights

• A rewarding and challenging experience that introduces you to an exciting and varied professional career in dance. Whether you create your own live work or dance on stage or screen, you'll be joining an artistic community that includes many of our graduates.
• A focus on live performance, including opportunities to both dance and choreograph.
• Daily studio practice under the guidance of industry practitioners with local, national, and international experience.
• A close relationship with the New Zealand dance industry and community.
• A chance to collaborate with other performing arts students; you'll share classes with actors, directors, writers, production design management and film and television students.