How will I study?

All courses have an interactive style lecture and a practical class.

The lectures set the socio-cultural or political context that foregrounds each dance form while the practical sessions develop technical, artistic, performative and choreographic skills of specific dance repertoires.

DANC101 Dance and Popular Culture

This paper examines the role of dance in popular culture in local and global contexts through integrated theory and choreographic explorations. It introduces the latest dance fads and dance repertoire by New Zealand and international dance artists, and addresses the interconnections between dance, transcultural identities and social media.

DANC201/301 Contemporary Dance Fusions

This paper focuses on the choreographic process, aesthetic fusions, and artistic vision of key national and international contemporary choreographers of the 20th and 21st centuries. It provides a critical analysis of the hybrid repertoire of the genre and will help you develop your unique choreographic identity.

DANC204/304 Dance for Musical Theatre

This paper explores the artistic qualities and techniques of dance in musical theatre through integrated theory and practice. It will expand your knowledge on the socio-cultural contexts that influence the dance styles of the genre and develop your technical, performative and choreographic skills.

Background required

While a basic understanding of the different dance genres would be useful, it is not essential.

All papers are designed to introduce you to different dance styles, techniques and basic choreographic principles that will inspire you to shape your unique choreographic identity.

All you need is energy and enthusiasm.